Metro have Manchester United fans here in the Football Transfer Tavern looking more than a little bit pleased with themselves after hearing that loan signing Radamel Falcao wants to remain at the club.

He also made no secret of his fitness issues and long-term desires and it makes for nothing but good reading for Louis van Gaal and his club.

The Colombian international forward spoke about his future and made it very clear that he wants to make his loan spell from Monaco permanent, noting: “From my point of view, yes, I want to stay but obviously I have to analyse the situation.

“I’ll see if I play more and see what decision the board takes. But from my point of view, I really want to stay.”

He also spoke about his fitness, which has of course been the subject of plenty of debate in recent weeks and moved to reassure fans, adding: “I feel ready for the moment that the team needs me. Whenever I have the opportunity to come on I try to do my best for the coach and I try to help the team.”