Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he cannot provide an update for the club's protracted deal for Gonzalo Higuain.

The Blues have reportedly sealed a transfer for the Juventus striker, who will join the club on loan initially.

Asked by Sky Sports News about how close Higuain was to signing, Sarri replied: "I don't know. I want to be clear, because I cannot help you.

"I spoke with [Chelsea director] Marina [Granovskaia] two weeks ago and she knows my opinion on how to improve the team. Then I decided to be focused on the pitch, on matches, on training.

"Now I am confident because I know Marina is working very hard but I don't know anything about the market because I want to focus on the matches.

"I don't call her every evening, otherwise I spend all my mental energy on the market. I think it's better if I spend it on the pitch."