Radamel Falcao has been having a tough time in recent months, but the struggling striker will have benefited from some much-needed perspective after hanging out with Jonas Gutierrez.

After Chelsea forward Eden Hazard had scored give his side a 1-0 lead against Manchester United, the Sky Sports punditry team were convinced that there had been a foul in the build-up.

INSIDE TRACK - NEIL ASHTON: There are moments when Falcao sets off on those delayed runs in the bright red shirt and it all comes flooding back. This could have been just the start.

Manchester United are counting the cost of having Falcao on loan, with the striker having collected over £3m in wages since his last shot on target

Chelsea took a giant step towards the Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Manchester United. Eden Hazard's 38th minute strike proved decisive as the Blues held on.

Radamel Falcao could still sign permanently for Manchester United after it emerged that chief executive Ed Woodward held talks with Monaco on Sunday over the striker’s future.

MIKE KEEGAN: Edinson Cavani's slumbering Champions League performance against Barcelona may well have put to bed any chance of him making a switch to Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has left the door open for Radamel Falcao to stay at the club. Any deal would depend on him accepting he would not be a regular starter at Old Trafford.

Radamel Falcao may well be wondering why he isn't getting better with age after the misfiring Manchester United striker was spotted in a wine shop in Cheshire following their 3-0 defeat by Everton.

Andrew Cole expects Radamel Falcao to return to his prolific best next year - whether that be at Manchester United or elsewhere. He was regarded as one of the best when he joined.

Radamel Falcao has had plenty of criticism for his disastrous loan spell at Manchester United and now his own mother says he has gone backwards and could leave Old Trafford this summer.

Radamel Falcao waved goodbye to Manchester United fans after being substituted during their draw with Arsenal on Sunday, a sign that the Colombian forward will not be staying at Old Trafford.

Every transfer window, clubs scramble to pick up the best bargains, and fans argue over who their side really need. But who have been the worst signings of the season so far? Sportsmail takes a look.

Radamel Falcao has been offered to Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea as Monaco prepare to send the forward out on loan again next season.

Antonio Valencia has bid farewell to Radamel Falcao in what seems like added confirmation of the Colombia striker’s departure following his season on loan at Manchester United.

Manchester United have told striker Radamel Falcao that his time at Old Trafford is over. Sportsmail can reveal that United manager Louis van Gaal has informed Falcao of the club's decision.

Valencia have made early soundings about a deal for Radamel Falcao. The Colombian has returned to Monaco after an inauspicious loan spell at Manchester United but is unlikely to remain there.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao thanked the club's fans for their support this season after the club decided against extending his loan stay at Old Trafford.

Juventus are planning a move for Manchester United misfit Radamel Falcao, according to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport. On-loan Falcao will head back to Monaco this summer.

Chelsea were crowned champions at the end of another season of engrossing action that saw the Blues lift the Barclays Premier League title for the fourth time.

Chelsea opened talks with Radamel Falcao and his representatives on Friday over the possibility of taking the Colombia striker to Stamford Bridge.

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has named Radamel Falcao as captain of his Copa America team believing he will show his best form despite a disappointing season at Manchester United.

Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao has encouraged Chelsea to make a move for him this summer by admitting he wants to remain in the Premier League.

The merry-go-round of players is about to start across Europe and the reason is it’s been kicked into gear is Chelsea and Radamel Falcao. His move would send out shockwaves.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is considering signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this summer, but the Manchester United flop is just one of five forwards on his summer shortlist.

Despite a season of failure at Manchester United, Radamel Falcao looks like he could possibly venture south to join Chelsea. Sportsmail looks at five pros and five cons for Jose Mourinho to mull over.

The Copa America in Chile, which kicks-off on Thursday night, will serve as the perfect shop window for players keen on a move this summer. Here's 10 of them

Radamel Falcao is heading to Chelsea this summer after Jose Mourinho vowed to get the former Manchester United flop ‘firing again’. Mourinho is looking to replace Didier Drogba.

Premier League champions Chelsea are close to finalising the signing of Radamel Falcao on a one-season £7million loan deal from Ligue 1 club Monaco.

RIK SHARMA: Colombia reached the Copa America quarter finals despite a painful goalless draw with Peru thanks to Brazil's victory over Venezuela.

Puma have released their new lightweight 'evoSPEED SL' football boots, with some of the game's biggest names helping out with the launch, including Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus.

Argentina's Javier Mascherano has publicly backed out of sorts Colombia striker Radamel Falcao but hopes his former River Plate team-mate's form doesn't improve before Friday

Radamel Falcao was deemed not worthy of Manchester United, sent back to Monaco with four Barclays Premier League goals and his £43million invoice untouched.

Chelsea have signed Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan deal from Monaco, with Blues youngster Mario Pasalic moving in the opposite direction as part of the agreement.

Radamel Falcao has agreed to take a 50 per cent wage cut for the chance to prove he is not a Premier League flop. The Colombian’s season-long loan move to Chelsea was ratified on Friday.

Jose Mourinho has insisted that Chelsea signing Radamel Falcao is full recovered from the knee ligaments injury he sustained in 2014 and that he can return to his best form at Chelsea.

ROB DRAPER IN NEW YORK: Gary Cahill has revealed his role in signing Radamel Falcao for Chelsea, after the Colombian tormented both him and John Terry last season at Stamford Bridge.

GLENN HODDLE: With the new season here at last, Sportsmail's columnist looks ahead to the fates of Radamel Falcao, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Petr Cech and Eddie Howe for the new campaign.

He may be wearing blue these days, and the hair is more coiffured, but Manchester United fans would have had no trouble recognising Radamel Falcao in action for Chelsea on Sunday.

Radamel Falcao believes the goals will flow at Chelsea this season but insists he feels no pressure to find the net. The Colombian scored just four times for Manchester United last season

Jose Pekerman has dropped Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao and Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado as he looks to breathe new life into Colombia's team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

OLIVER HOLT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The internet was awash with advice and mock sympathy for Jose Mourinho on Saturday night after their second defeat of the season.

Falcao endured two torrid injury-blighted seasons on loan at Manchester United and then Chelsea but has struck form with five goals in his last four Monaco matches to return to the Colombia squad.

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has come under scrutiny for appearing to tell opposition players to calm down and play for a draw during the final round of World Cup 2018 qualifying. 

THE NUMBERS GAME: All of this week has been dominated by talk of a dispute between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba. He was a Manchester United statement signing in 2016.

The Swiss icon won in Australia again this year, becoming the first man to reach the milestone of 20 Grand Slam singles titles and has reclaimed the world No 1 spot at the age of 36.

If Egypt are to succeed at their first World Cup since 1990, it looks crucial that they get Mo Salah fit. The Liverpool forward remains a doubt after a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions League final. 

Colombia went through courtesy of a Yerry Mina header that saw them pick up three points and top Group H. It was a moment of rare quality in a match lacking in clear-cut chances.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash Senegal vs Colombia including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

ROB DRAPER AT THE SPARTAK STADIUM: A game England largely dominated, which ebbed and flowed fascinatingly in extra time, ultimately came down to the one thing England can’t do.