Radamel Falcao has insisted that he wants to remain with Manchester United past his loan spell.
The Colombian striker arrived at Old Trafford in the summer on a loan move which included a buying option of £44m, though United boss Louis van Gaal has become concerned by the striker’s fitness in recent weeks and doubts over the deal have now surfaced.
The former Atletico Madrid man has suffered heavily with injury problems in the past year, recovering from a calf injury in recent weeks, however he is keen to remain at Old Trafford.
“From my point of view, yes, I want to stay but obviously I have to analyse the situation,” he said.
“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.
“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.
“Every footballer wants to play, no one is happy when they are not playing, when they are on the bench, but whenever I am given the opportunity, whether it be for five, 10, 20 or 90 minutes, I have to give my best.”
Falcao then talked about his relationship with boss Van Gaal, who has stressed in recent weeks that he needs to prove his fitness before a decision is made on his future.
“We talk a lot, the coach and I,” said Falcao.
“He has a philosophy that I respect. I have had an injury, and I have had to wait for the opportunity to play.
“I am very well. I’m almost at 100% now, let’s see wait and see what the decision of the coach is, when he wants to use me more.
“We have a group of strikers who are very good and that’s good for everyone. That means there is always a level of competition between us, healthy competition, and obviously I am very happy with how the team is doing.”