Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Radamel Falcao has no future at Manchester United, says Ray Wilkins

Misfiring Colombian has scored only four goals

James Orr
Thursday 05 March 2015 09:20 EST
Comments
Radamel Falcao has struggled
Radamel Falcao has struggled (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Radamel Falcao has no future at Manchester United, according to Ray Wilkins.

The Colombian striker, on a season-long loan from Monaco, has scored just four goals in 20 appearances for United. The club have an option to make his move permanent for £43m but it seems more unlikely with every passing game.

He was an unused substitute in United's 1-0 win at Newcastle United last night.

Wilkins, who played for United between 1979 and 1984 and is now the manager of the Jordan national team, believes that the club will "look elsewhere" in their quest for a striker this summer.

"Falcao has been struggling for goals," Wilkins told talkSPORT. "He hasn’t shown any type of form that we expected when he arrived at Manchester United.

"His form has been very poor in fact, we haven't seen anything like the player who destroyed Chelsea with Atletico Madrid a few years ago.

"They have already paid a huge loan fee and his wages are extremely expensive. To take him on would require a big fee, I would think they will look elsewhere."

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in