As the MLS offseason hot stove continues to heat up, several of the league’s teams will inevitably be linked to some of the game’s biggest stars. The latest pairing? The reigning MLS Cup runners-up, the Columbus Crew, and Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.

Falcao is currently in the midst of his second straight season away from parent club Monaco, who have reportedly been eager to shed his wages for quite some time. Following last season’s disastrous loan spell at Manchester United, the 29-year-old forward has struggled just as much this season with Chelsea by scoring just one goal in nine games.

In short, Falcao remains a player without a home within the top levels of the European game.

Enter the Crew, who, according to MundoDeportivo, have entered negotiations with the former Atletico Madrid star.

However, any move for Falcao would certainly come with major on-the-field risks, as well as the potential for a major reward.

The subject of a $65-million transfer fee in 2013, Falcao was once considered among the top finishers on the planet. The Colombian’s career has since been derailed by a series of knee injuries that have all but limited his biggest weapons: his mobility and athleticism.

A fierce header of the ball, Falcao was widely recognized as one of the more fearsome strikers when it came to his play in the box. Meanwhile, his ability to find pockets of space with his movement were always counted among his strengths.

Falcao has never quite displayed his explosiveness in the same manner post-injury and appears to be a shell of the player he was when he lit up La Liga for 70 goals from 2011-13. Still, even the shell of a goalscorer of Falcao’s caliber could prove dynamic in MLS, as players as athletic and technically gifted as the Colombian would surely thrive in the league as it stands today. Much like Didier Drogba, Falcao may not move like he once did but still possesses the talent to make waves in MLS.

What Falcao likely needs is confidence, which is hard to come by at England’s top clubs. Competing with some of the world’s top strikers week-in, week-out, Falcao has never been given a chance to find his feet on the field or shoot his way out of his rough patch.

Even if Falcao does return to some sort of form, though, it would come at a price. The Colombian would no doubt come with an expensive salary while also seemingly serving as a square peg in a very round hole for the Crew.

In Kei Kamara, the Crew already have a player that is very similar, and significantly cheaper, than Falcao. In 2015, Kamara proved to be a revelation for the Crew by equaling the most goals in the league while leading the team to within touching distance of an MLS Cup crown.

The acquisition of Falcao would certainly give Gregg Berhalter a series of dilemmas. In theory, Falcao and Kamara could be paired together, but adding an extra striker would reduce numbers in the Crew’s talented midfield. Kamara could also be pushed out wide and play in a manner similar to how he did with Sporting KC, but taking the forward out of a central role would no doubt limit his play.

The Crew appear to be on the right path with Kamara leading the charge. Having been within a step of MLS glory in 2015, the Crew could be adding bits and pieces rather than spending the entire war chest on a risky option in a position of little need.

Yet, the opportunity to acquire a player of Falcao’s caliber could prove one too enticing. It’s not everyday a striker with the world-class skill-set of Falcao is on the market. Like Sebastian Giovinco prior to his MLS move, Falcao may just need a chance, and it appears that the Crew may be the team to give it to him.