Man United duo could have lined up for Monaco this season

Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao could have been playing alongside each other this season for Ligue 1 side Monaco, had transfer deals gone through different.

Colombian striker Falcao returned to full fitness after injury over the summer and prepared himself for a second season with the French side, but was hoping the club would sign a number of high profile players.

Those deals never materialised with Angel di Maria choosing to join Manchester United rather than Real Madrid, despite agreeing personal terms.

That led Falcao to leave Monaco towards the end of the transfer window and follow Di Maria to Old Trafford.

Whilst the former Atletico Madrid striker is on a two-year loan deal, negotiations to make the move permanent are currently ongoing.