Monaco striker Radamel Falcao will join Manchester United on a season long loan, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Monday.
Colombia international Falcao, who missed the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury, had been linked with several top European clubs including Real Madrid.
Falcao will compete with regular striker Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for a place in Louis van Gaal's new-look United side.
Image: Radamel Falcao of Colombia
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