Chelsea close in on Falcao

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The former Porto striker, mocked up in a Chelsea shirt above, is with Colombia at the Copa America in Chile

Chelsea are close to finalising the signing of Radamel Falcao on a one-season £7million loan deal from Monaco.

The finer details were being discussed on Tuesday night with Monaco keen on taking Mario Pasalic or Charly Musonda Jnr on loan in return. 
29-year-old Falcao is with Colombia at the Copa America in Chile preparing to face Brazil on Thursday.

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