Falcao suggests Chelsea move will happen 'soon'

ByMaxwell Ward

Updated 18/06/2015 at 13:29 GMT+1

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao told journalists "you will know soon" when he was asked about a possible loan move from Monaco to Chelsea.

The 29-year-old spent a largely disappointing year on loan at Manchester United last season, but Chelsea seem undeterred in their efforts to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

Falcao is currently with the Colombia squad at Copa America but a move is expected to be confirmed as soon as their involvement in the tournament is over.

Brazil's Miranda fights Colombia's Radamel Falcao (L) for the ball

Image credit: Reuters

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Speaking after Wednesday night's surprise 1-0 win over Brazil, Falcao said:

"I'm just thinking of the Copa America and the squad - my staff are taking care of [the transfer]. It could happen, you will know very soon."

Two of Falcao's potential Chelsea teammates who were in the Brazil squad also gave enthusiastic responses about the move.

"I played with Radamel Falcao at Atletico and he is a great player," said Felipe Luis.

"I'm not sure if it's official but I'm sure that he would be very welcome and it would help Chelsea a lot to win trophies."

Brazilian midfielder Willian added, "Falcao is a great player, a striker that knows how to score and I'm sure it will help us a lot; I hope he can be happy at Chelsea."

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