Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is willing to spend £10m per season to secure the signing of Falcao

Reports in the Spanish press indicate that the Russian billionaire is preparing to push ahead with his move to snatch the Colombian from under the noses of La Liga giants Real Madrid.



Abramovich is thought to have initiated contact with football super-agent Jorge Mendes over the future of his client Falcao, with Chelsea being long-term admirers of the 27-year-old.



Mendes brokered the move of Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge in 2004, and also negotiated the deals for Chelsea to sign Ricardo Carvalho, Paulo Ferreira, Tiago and Maniche.

Atletico striker Falcao (left) is enjoying another stellar season with the Madrid outfit

Abramovich is willing to hand Falcao a four-year deal at the Bridge worth £10m a season