Radamel Falcao has been offered to Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea as Monaco prepare to send the forward out on loan again next season.

The Manchester United striker appeared to be saying his farewells to the Stretford End following last Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Mourinho, whose side were beaten 3-0 at West Brom on Monday evening, is considering his striking options for next season ahead of a decision on Didier Drogba.

Radamel Falcao, pictured at Manchester United's player awards, has been offered to champions Chelsea

The on loan striker has endured a torrid season at Old Trafford scoring just four times for Manchester United

Falcao waved goodbye to the Manchester United fans during Sunday's draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford

Chelsea’s board are due to meet shortly to discuss whether to offer the Ivorian another one-year deal as Diego Costa’s back-up in the squad.

Costa’s temperament and the ongoing problems with his hamstrings mean Chelsea want to sign a proven scorer as support for the Spanish striker ahead of their title defence.

Although Falcao has only scored four goals for United since his season-long move from Monaco, he is one of the possibilities under consideration by Chelsea.

Falcao is represented by Portuguese middleman Jorge Mendes — the same agent as Mourinho — and he is already trying to whip up interest in the forward elsewhere.

Chelsea are keen to sign a proven goalscorer due to Diego Costa's temperament and hamstring problems

Chelsea's board are set to decide whether to offer Didier Drogba another one-year deal at Stamford Bridge

The Colombian, 29, failed to rediscover anything close to his best form following the knee ligament injury he suffered ahead of last summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

On Tuesday he tweeted a picture of himself on the pitch at Old Trafford to thank United fans for their support during the season and stated it had been an ‘unforgettable’ experience.

United held talks with Monaco officials last month over the possibility of extending his loan for another season but those talks appear to have collapsed. Although Monaco negotiated a transfer fee with United when he was sent on loan to Louis Van Gaal’s side last September, they will not take up the option to sign him permanently.

Falcao was replaced on the hour mark by Robin van Persie (right), and he received a hug from the Dutchman

Falcao tweeted a picture of himself on the Old Trafford pitch and thanked fans for an 'unforgettable' experience

Instead, Monaco are willing to take another loan fee for the £220,000-a-week forward if they can find a club willing to gamble on him for a season.

Falcao’s wages would also be an issue for Chelsea because they do not have a single first-team player earning a basic salary in excess of £200,000 a week.