Chelsea FC Transfer News: Monaco Slaps £80m Price Tag on Falcao

Radamel Falcao is reported to have been offered to Chelsea in exchange of cash or cash plus player considerations.

Monaco's prized possession signified his intention in leaving the Ligue 1 due to tax liabilities in France that reduces his earnings to less than €7million net, from a whopping €14million.

Rumours have circulated that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is hoping to acquire the services of the Colombian through a loan agreement, but Le10Sport revealed that the French outfit are not willing to let go of their superstar on a temporary basis.

The Premier League giants have the option to pay Monaco their asking price of £80million, or pay a lesser amount plus Fernando Torres or Demba Ba.

Torres and Ba have struggled to fulfill their primary role at Stamford Bridge, that is, to score, and Mourinho is growing impatient of their lack of productivity.

Signing the one of the deadliest scorers in Europe, if not the world, is a logical move for the Blues. But, they have to keep up with competition, known as Real Madrid.