2) Radamel Falcao (AS Monaco)
The Star also claims that Chelsea are hoping to formally announce a loan deal for AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao within the week. The Colombian international is another signing who would likely be brought in as a backup player, with Diego Costa doing so well in his first season at Stamford Bridge and surely establishing himself as first choice. Falcao, of course, was very disappointing in his loan spell with Manchester United, but remains a player with a superb reputation after shining at previous clubs Atletico Madrid and Porto, combined for whom he scored an incredible 142 goals in all competitions in the space of four seasons between 2009/10 and 2012/13.