IAN LADYMAN: Common sense gives Lampard at least one more season. Common sense says a young, bright manager is given opportunity to plan properly in a way that few of his predecessors were.

After Chelsea forward Eden Hazard had scored give his side a 1-0 lead against Manchester United, the Sky Sports punditry team were convinced that there had been a foul in the build-up.

INSIDE TRACK - NEIL ASHTON: There are moments when Falcao sets off on those delayed runs in the bright red shirt and it all comes flooding back. This could have been just the start.

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

Chelsea opened talks with Radamel Falcao and his representatives on Friday over the possibility of taking the Colombia striker to Stamford Bridge.

SIMON JONES: Chelsea and Monaco are expected to continue talks this week over the possible transfer of Radamel Falcao. Monaco want to recoup around £25m from the Colombian's sale

Zenit St Petersburg manager Andre Villas-Boas is ready to battle with his former club Chelsea for the signature of Radamel Falcao, according to reports in Russia.

Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao has encouraged Chelsea to make a move for him this summer by admitting he wants to remain in the Premier League.

The merry-go-round of players is about to start across Europe and the reason is it’s been kicked into gear is Chelsea and Radamel Falcao. His move would send out shockwaves.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is considering signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this summer, but the Manchester United flop is just one of five forwards on his summer shortlist.

Despite a season of failure at Manchester United, Radamel Falcao looks like he could possibly venture south to join Chelsea. Sportsmail looks at five pros and five cons for Jose Mourinho to mull over.

Radamel Falcao is heading to Chelsea this summer after Jose Mourinho vowed to get the former Manchester United flop ‘firing again’. Mourinho is looking to replace Didier Drogba.

Thibaut Courtois has encouraged Jose Mourinho to complete his move for Radamel Falcao on loan from Monaco, with the keeper keen to reunite with the 29-year-old Colombian striker.

Will it be third-time lucky, or does bad luck strike in threes? Jose Mourinho is close to signing Colombia striker Radamel Falcao but there is the possibility he will follow in Fernando Torres' footsteps.

Former Atletico Madrid strikers Diego Costa and Radamel Falcao can star together under the guiding hand of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and rekindle a fearsome double-act next season.

Chelsea are closing in on a loan arrangement with Monaco for Radamel Falcao after further talks on Sunday. Mario Pasalic has been offered as a makeweight in the deal to the French side.

Loic Remy will consider his Chelsea future if Radamel Falcao completes his loan move from Monaco. Falcao is expected to join the Barclays Premier League champions on a one-year deal.

Premier League champions Chelsea are close to finalising the signing of Radamel Falcao on a one-season £7million loan deal from Ligue 1 club Monaco.

Radamel Falcao has given the biggest hint yet that he could be off to Chelsea after giving a journalist a cheeky smile when asked whether details of the proposed move were true.

RIK SHARMA: Colombia reached the Copa America quarter finals despite a painful goalless draw with Peru thanks to Brazil's victory over Venezuela.

Argentina's Javier Mascherano has publicly backed out of sorts Colombia striker Radamel Falcao but hopes his former River Plate team-mate's form doesn't improve before Friday

Radamel Falcao was deemed not worthy of Manchester United, sent back to Monaco with four Barclays Premier League goals and his £43million invoice untouched.

Mario Pasalic, who joined Chelsea last summer, travelled for his medical on Thursday and will sign for the Ligue 1 club on a temporary basis. He spent last season with La Liga outfit Elche.

Chelsea have signed Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan deal from Monaco, with Blues youngster Mario Pasalic moving in the opposite direction as part of the agreement.

Radamel Falcao has agreed to take a 50 per cent wage cut for the chance to prove he is not a Premier League flop. The Colombian’s season-long loan move to Chelsea was ratified on Friday.

Chelsea's new striker Radamel Falcao has officially been confirmed as their new No 9 ahead of the 2015-16 season, following Fernando Torres in wearing the traditional striker's shirt.

Radamel Falcao enjoys a day at the beach with his wife and two young daughters in Miami, Florida as he looks forward to linking up with his new Chelsea team-mates

Jose Mourinho has insisted that Chelsea signing Radamel Falcao is full recovered from the knee ligaments injury he sustained in 2014 and that he can return to his best form at Chelsea.

Radamel Falcao took a huge pay cut to play for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea and is determined to prove his doubters wrong this season. Falcao was thought to be on £265,000 at Manchester United.

ROB DRAPER IN NEW YORK: Gary Cahill has revealed his role in signing Radamel Falcao for Chelsea, after the Colombian tormented both him and John Terry last season at Stamford Bridge.

Radamel Falcao was joined by Chelsea's returning South American contingent on the training pitch on Thursday the day after the Blues suffered defeat in their first pre-season fixture.

ROB DRAPER IN MONTREAL: After Falcao's poor campaign at Manchester United, Chelsea's Costa has said: 'The only thing he needs is to feel loved and trusted, and he will get both here.'

Chelsea captain John Terry is adamant Radamel Falcao can be a success at the club. Terry revealed it only took two minutes of a match playing against Falcao to convince him he was still a 'top player.'

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he could adopt a two-pronged attack this season, with Radamel Falcao offering more options after joining on a season-long loan from Monaco.

He may be wearing blue these days, and the hair is more coiffured, but Manchester United fans would have had no trouble recognising Radamel Falcao in action for Chelsea on Sunday.

Radamel Falcao believes the goals will flow at Chelsea this season but insists he feels no pressure to find the net. The Colombian scored just four times for Manchester United last season

Radamel Falcao believes the good atmosphere within the Chelsea dressing room has helped him adjust to his new surroundings quickly after joining the champions on loan.

It has been a tumultuous week for Chelsea off the pitch with the row between Jose Mourinho and Eva Caneiro and Jon Fearn but the players seem to be unaffected.

OLIVER HOLT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The internet was awash with advice and mock sympathy for Jose Mourinho on Saturday night after their second defeat of the season.

Radamel Falcao will be given his first Chelsea start in the League Cup at Walsall and the match will be the Colombian striker's latest big chance to show he isn’t a flop.

The 29-year-old, who has scored just one goal in 11 appearances for the Premier League champions, took to Instagram to tell fans he hopes to return to 'normal' very soon.

Chelsea this week confirmed that Antonio Conte will be taking over after Euro 2016 with the club facing a significant summer of upheaval. So, who will Conte keep and who will be sold?

After flopping in the Premier League and missing out on international selection for the Copa America, it's been a bad couple of months for Radamel Falcao.

Chants of 'Chelsea reject' were aimed at Radamel Falcao as he left the pitch at Wembley, in reference to his tough loan spell at Stamford Bridge. He replied by holding up his hands to show the score.

Falcao endured two torrid injury-blighted seasons on loan at Manchester United and then Chelsea but has struck form with five goals in his last four Monaco matches to return to the Colombia squad.

DANNY MURPHY: Young managers usually want a wise old owl next to them for experience. Frank Lampard bucked the trend by appointing Jody Morris as his assistant.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Carly Telford has sent a warning to Chelsea that she could leave the club in search of regular football after proving she's worthy of Phil Neville's No 1 spot.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Joe Cole has donated £25,000 to the 'unbelievable' NHS staff working round the clock to fight coronavirus and urged the nation to give what they can to help out.

Nicknamed 'The Cat' for his lightning reflexes, Bonetti became a club legend at Stamford Bridge after playing 729 games for Chelsea - making him their second-highest appearance maker.

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.