Andre Villas-Boas denies shock transfer talks with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho

Andre Villas-Boas rules out move for Chelsea loanee Radamel Falcao

ZENIT ST PETERSBURG boss Andre Villas-Boas has rubbished speculation linking him with a move for Chelsea loanee Radamel Faclao.

 

The Colombia international has scored just once since arriving at Stamford Bridge on loan from Monaco this summer, leading to speculation the Blues will cut his deal short in January.

But Villas-Boas insists he won't renew his interest in Falcao due to financial restrictions, with the 29-year-old costing Chelsea £145,000 a week.

When asked on his interest in the experienced striker, Villas-Boas said: "No, I haven't had a conversation with Jose. The player belongs to Chelsea, on loan from Monaco.

"It's difficult to bring such a player to Russia with the rules and regulations we have, we tried to bring him here in the summer at the start of the season.

 

"Due to the limitations we can't bring Falcao here, his salary is immense too and the financial rules in place prevent this.

"And we don't have space. We have (Artyom) Dzyuba - he scored two goals, his form is great for the club and the national team and he deserves respect."