Radamel Falcao to Chelsea before Copa America?

Radamel Falcao reportedly wants to finalise his switch to Chelsea before Colombia begin their Copa America campaign on June 14.

The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with the Stamford Bridge club despite enduring a poor season at Manchester United.

The striker, who will captain Colombia for the tournament in Chile, is prepared to take a big pay cut to join Chelsea.

The Telegraph reports Falcao as saying: "It has been speculated a lot about my next team, but I tried to stay calm. I would like to continue in England, we'll decide [my next team] in the coming weeks."

It is believed that Monaco want a £5m loan fee, while Chelsea will then have the option to purchase Falcao for £35m at the end of the season.