The last two weeks have seen the rumour mill whirring ever faster regarding the potential future of Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, with Chelsea being touted as favourites to become his next employers.
While the rumours of a move to Stamford Bridge in summer 2011 might have seemed unlikely, news of Chelsea's current reported interest in Falcao doesn't seem quite so far-fetched. Roman Abramovich has always shown an ambition to sign world stars -- especially those who impress against his team -- and the dearth of striking options at the club is well-documented. Factor in Torres' fragile confidence and a move for the most in-form central striker in the world seems a no-brainer.
No doubt that fellow moneybags Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City would also be keen to attain his signature, but with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his outsized ego currently ruling the roost at the Parc Des Princes and the Etihad Stadium currently housing Carlos Tevez, Edin Dzeko, Mario Balotelli and Aguero, it is not certain that Falcao would be top dog at either club.