Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has named Radamel Falcao as captain of his Copa America team believing he will show his best form despite a disappointing season at Manchester United.

With the English domestic season now over following the FA Cup final, teams across the country will be looking to rebuild for the 2015-16 season.

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.

With the domestic season now over, teams will focus on improving their squads ahead of 2015-16. Here, Sportsmail gives you all the latest transfer stories from Monday, June 8.

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.

Former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao scored the only goal of the game as Colombia beat Costa Rica in their Copa America warm-up match. He tapped in a cross from Juan Cuadrado.

The Copa America in Chile, which kicks-off on Thursday night, will serve as the perfect shop window for players keen on a move this summer. Here's 10 of them

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.

With the domestic season now over, teams will focus on improving their squads ahead of 2015-16. Here, Sportsmail gives you all the latest transfer stories from Sunday, June 14.

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.

With the season having concluded, managers are focusing on improving their squads for the August kick-off. Here, Sportsmail gives you all the latest transfer stories from Wednesday, June 17.

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.

Following their historic 1-0 victory against Brazil, Radamel Falcao and his Colombia team-mates reported for duty ahead of their Copa America Group C clash with Peru on Sunday.

Follow Sportsmail's live coverage of the 0-0 draw between Colombia and Peru as both sides managed to book a place in the Copa America quarter-finals.

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

Puma have released their new lightweight 'evoSPEED SL' football boots, with some of the game's biggest names helping out with the launch, including Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus.

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

Fernando Torres. Sergio Aguero. Diego Forlan. Radamel Falcao. Diego Costa. Mario Mandzukic. And now Jackson Martinez. How do Atletico Madrid do it? 

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.

GLENN HODDLE: With the new season here at last, Sportsmail's columnist looks ahead to the fates of Radamel Falcao, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Petr Cech and Eddie Howe for the new campaign.

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.

Jose Pekerman has dropped Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao and Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado as he looks to breathe new life into Colombia's team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

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.

The 30-year-old hitman endured a torrid time at Stamford Bridge and will likely be on the move again this summer, but he seemed to put all of that to one side as he relaxed on holiday.