According to Spanish paper Marca, Manchester United have decided to take up the option allowing them to sign Radamel Falcao on a permanent basis.
A buy-out clause was inserted into the deal that took the player from Monaco to Old Trafford on transfer deadline day in the summer, with a fee of €50 million set — of which United have already paid €10 million to snap up the striker on loan.
The 28 year-old arrived in Manchester far off peak fitness and has had to suffer the odd problem with his worrying left knee, on which he underwent surgery for in January. Falcao rushed back too quickly in a last surge to make Colombia's World Cup squad, which is believed to be the growing root of his problems.
However, after starting United's last two games, under 48 hours apart, it seems the marksman's issues are finally behind him and will be able to withstand the rigours of regular domestic football.
United manager Louis van Gaal has approved of the move to secure Falcao permanently and further developments are expected very soon.
