Yep, i'd trade a worldclass CM for Higuain, even if it meant "only" having Mandzu and Dybala as CF. It would still be an overall improvement imo.
worst outcome: Higuain + 50mil for Icardi or similar
bad outcome: Higuain/Morata swap, CM jabroni signed
stagnation/decline: Higuain stays, CM jabroni signed
decent outcome: Higuain/Martial swap, CM jabroni signed
good outcome: Higuain sold for 50mil, SMS signed
best outcome: Higuain/Martial swap and SMS signed