Re-live all the drama here Manchester United have shown their financial muscle by completing a stunning deadline-day deal for Radamel Falcao after moneybags neighbours City were put off by the staggering cost. Monaco’s Colombia striker arrived on a private jet to tie up a season-long loan to Old Trafford for a fee of £6million, with an option to buy him next summer for a further £46m. Falcao told www.manutd.com: 'I am delighted to be joining Manchester United on loan this season. Manchester United is the biggest club in the world and is clearly determined to get back to the top.
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Manchester United have won the race to sign Radamel Falcao
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Colombian has joined on season-long loan and cost £6million
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He has agreed a deal worth £280,000-a-week
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Old Trafford club saw off Arsenal and Manchester City for striker
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Juventus were also interested in taking him to Italy
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United signed Falcao amid fears of niggling injuries to Robin van Persie
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Danny Welbeck will be sold while Javier Hernandez has joined Real Madrid
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Colombian striker will wear the No 9 shirt at Old Trafford this season
Golden generation: Falcao is among a number of @placeholder to have come through the system in recent years