Radamel Falcao wants to stay at Man United but admits he needs more games to prove himself

Striker Radamel Falcao wants to stay at Manchester United - but admits he needs to play more games to help clinch a deal.

Falcao has struggled to make a major impact so far at Old Trafford after signing on loan from Monaco at the end of August.

But Falcao - so prolific with Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco before a nasty knee injury - still hopes he can do enough between now and the end of the season to persuade United to stump up £43m to make his move to the Premier League permanent.

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He said: "I have to analyse the situation, see if I play more and see what decision the board takes. But from my point of view, I really want to stay."

"It's all good here. I am very happy in this city, in this club and I am enjoying it here."

The Colombia international, 28, has started just three games and scored once for Louis van Gaal's side.

Following a month-long absence with a calf injury, his last three appearances have all come via the bench with 19-year-old James Wilson preferred in attack against Liverpool last weekend.

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"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."

"I am very well. I'm almost at 100% now, let's wait and see what the decision of the coach is, when he wants to use me more."