Chelsea are desperate to find a number two striker following the ending of Didier Drogba's illustrious career at SW6 and failed Manchester United loanwe Radamel Facao is one player they are looking at.
The Monaco striker hit just four goals in 29 run-outs for the ailing Manchester side last season.
Bht he Colombia hit-man would welcome a chance to resurrect his career at a club who will be challenging for honours next season and, who he knows will get a team set up to play to his strengths, something United boss Louis Van Gaal was unable or unwilling to do.
Jose Mourinho knows that Drogba was a perfect number two to first choice Diego Costa. Their battling and aggressive styles allowed little need to change formation.
The result a Capital One Cup trophy and a Premier League title.
At 29, Falcao has a lot to prove and could see Chelsea as his only chance to remain in UK.
Monaco would prefer a simple permanent transfer, but could opt to let him go on loan to the Stamford Bridge outfit, partly because his long-term fitness is a serious doubt.
Monaco won't get anything like the £44million that United were obliged to pay had he stayed at Old Trafford.
The striker who could be squeezed out of Chelsea as a result of Falcao's arrival is Frenchman Loic Remy.