AS Monaco are launching a bid for Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado.
Monaco see the unsettled Spaniard as a replacement for Radamel Falcao, who is signing for Manchester United today.
Soldado is available from Spurs and has also been linked with former club Valencia.
Monaco favour a loan move over paying Tottenham's £13 million asking price.
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