Chelsea's
Gary Cahill has no fears over new striker Radamel Falcao despite his
lacklustre spell at Manchester United last season.
The 29-year-old was on loan at Old Trafford but boss Louis van Gaal opted
against making the move permanent after the Colombian scored just four goals
in 26 Premier League appearances.
Cahill is delighted to see someone of Falcao's quality arriving at Stamford
Bridge and told Sky Sports News HQ: "He is a top player. He is experienced
and he has proved it.
"Last year I’m sure he’d say it didn’t go as well as he would have liked or
would have planned. You don’t turn into a poor player overnight. He has done
it at the top level and he is a top player.
"But this is an easy group to come into. We welcome everyone with open arms.
The calibre of player is normally top draw and he fits into that bracket.
Hopefully he can hit the ground running for us and score lots of goals."
One player manager Jose Mourinho has yet to sign is Everton defender John
Stones with Sky sources reporting the champions are set to increase their
offer for the 21-year-old having had an initial bid of £20m rejected last
week.
Cahill was full of praise for the young England star and feels he is another
player who would fit in with the Chelsea set-up.
"Stones is a great player," Cahill added. "I’ve seen him in the Premier
League, especially last season. I have seen him up close and personal and
I’ve trained with him with England and he is a top young player.
"Of course he is still young and of course he is still learning in many
aspects, but in terms of potential he is fantastic. The manager, scouts and
coaching staff make the decisions but he would be a great addition if it
happened."
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