IAN LADYMAN: People at City have moved mountains to give Guardiola the environment he demanded at the Etihad. If he walks as soon as the wind changes, it would not say great things.

There has been an asterisk against much of Manchester City's recent achievement ever since UEFA opened their investigation against the English champions in 2018.

IAN LADYMAN: Lamenting this week of the passing of Harry Gregg, I found myself thinking about Sir Bobby Charlton and, in turn, the 1966 World Cup final.

IAN LADYMAN: Common sense gives Lampard at least one more season. Common sense says a young, bright manager is given opportunity to plan properly in a way that few of his predecessors were.

IAN LADYMAN: Atletico Madrid prevailed against Liverpool so Diego Simeone's defensive masterclass had proved his brilliance. Except it didn't, not really.

IAN LADYMAN: Football has a bigger heart and much greater intelligence than many may think and during this tricky time we are beginning to see it but the game needs to do more to publicise it.

IAN LADYMAN: Barely a month into football's current state of inertia and the head of FIFA has arrived with a basketful of meaningless platitudes to make us all feel better. 'Health must come better.'

Misfiring Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao was given a boost when he hugged a young supporter and posed for a selfie while on international duty with Colombia in Bahrain.

Liverpool will be offered the chance to sign Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao on loan this summer. The Colombian striker has disappointed since his loan to Old Trafford.

Radamel Falcao has admitted for the first time that he is likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season with the club set to reject turning his loan move into a permanent deal.

Manchester United benchwarmer Radamel Falcao sent a message to Louis van Gaal with two clinical goals for Colombia in their friendly in Bahrain on Thursday night.

It's Hot or Not time again as Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm this week and what's been leaving him cold inside.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao remains determined to break back into Louis van Gaal's starting XI despite talk of a permanent move to Juventus this summer.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao equalised Colombia's international goals record with a 74th-minute penalty in his country's 3-1 away win over Kuwait in a friendly on Monday.

River Plate are keen to sign Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao but admit a deal is complicated. The forward spent eight years with the Argentine side before joining Porto in 2009.

Build up for Sunday’s Manchester derby has officially started with South American duo Radamel Falcao and Sergio Aguero featuring in a promo video for sponsors Puma.

MATT LAWTON AT OLD TRAFFORD: A sixth successive league win that cements United in third place owes much to the revival of Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.

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 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.

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.

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.

With the English domestic season now over following the FA Cup final, teams across the country will be looking to rebuild for the 2015-16 season.

SIMON JONES: Chelsea and Monaco are expected to continue talks this week over the possible transfer of Radamel Falcao. Monaco want to recoup around £25m from the Colombian's sale

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.

With the domestic season now over, teams will focus on improving their squads ahead of 2015-16. Here, Sportsmail gives you all the latest transfer stories from Monday, June 8.

Former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao scored the only goal of the game as Colombia beat Costa Rica in their Copa America warm-up match. He tapped in a cross from Juan Cuadrado.

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

Thibaut Courtois has encouraged Jose Mourinho to complete his move for Radamel Falcao on loan from Monaco, with the keeper keen to reunite with the 29-year-old Colombian striker.

With the domestic season now over, teams will focus on improving their squads ahead of 2015-16. Here, Sportsmail gives you all the latest transfer stories from Sunday, June 14.

Will it be third-time lucky, or does bad luck strike in threes? Jose Mourinho is close to signing Colombia striker Radamel Falcao but there is the possibility he will follow in Fernando Torres' footsteps.

Loic Remy will consider his Chelsea future if Radamel Falcao completes his loan move from Monaco. Falcao is expected to join the Barclays Premier League champions on a one-year deal.

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.

With the season having concluded, managers are focusing on improving their squads for the August kick-off. Here, Sportsmail gives you all the latest transfer stories from Wednesday, June 17.

Following their historic 1-0 victory against Brazil, Radamel Falcao and his Colombia team-mates reported for duty ahead of their Copa America Group C clash with Peru on Sunday.

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.

Fernando Torres. Sergio Aguero. Diego Forlan. Radamel Falcao. Diego Costa. Mario Mandzukic. And now Jackson Martinez. How do Atletico Madrid do it? 

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

Mario Pasalic, who joined Chelsea last summer, travelled for his medical on Thursday and will sign for the Ligue 1 club on a temporary basis. He spent last season with La Liga outfit Elche.

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.