By Daily Sports on August 2, 2018

AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso may have played down the supposed deal, but the striker is closing in on a loan move to the club

Gonzalo Higuain has arrived in Milan and has confirmed he is set to undergo a medical ahead of signing for the Rossoneri in what is expected to be a loan from Juventus.

It is believed he will join AC Milan for the 2018-19 season, with the club also having the option to complete a permanent move for the Argentina international.

Goal can confirm reports Milan will pay Juve €18 million (£16m/$21m) for the one-year loan, with the potential future transfer fee said to have been agreed at €36m.

Higuain's departure comes after the

Serie A champions completed a €112m move for Cristiano Ronaldo .

Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso has told reporters "there is little to say" about the move but Higuain confirmed he has spoken to his new boss.

"I am feeling good, tomorrow I will have medical tests and I hope to sign my new contract," Higuain said to Sky Sport.

"I want to salute AC Milan fans but also the Juventus fans because they have always supported me. I hope we will go as far as possible.

"Tomorrow I need to do medical tests and sign my contract." (Goal.com)

•Photo shows Higuain

Source Daily Sports

Posted August 2, 2018

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