Falcao given green light to step up his knee recovery

Radamel Falcao has been given the green light to step up his recovery from a knee injury this week, Thegoalmac understands.

Falcao has not featured for Manchester United since coming on as a second half substitute in the 2-2 draw with West Brom at The Hawthorns on October 20.Reports emerged on Monday that the striker's permanent move to Old Trafford was in doubt due to the severity of the Colombian's knee problem.

But Goal has learned that the 28-year-old has been given clearance to increase his workload in training this week after spending time working on his rehabilitation in indoor sessions.