AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain has made a formal transfer request as he pushes to leave for Chelsea.

Sky Italia says Higuain, on-loan from Juventus, is pushing to leave with the deal proving difficult to set up.

The Rossoneri have no intention of letting the Argentina international go without a suitable replacement.

Juventus also want to be paid and turned down Alvaro Morata as part of an exchange deal.

Milan and Higuain are only midway through a season-long loan that cost €18m with an option to buy from Juventus in June for another €36m.