Pedro To Fly In For Manchester United Medical After Super Cup, Chelsea Loses Out

According to reports from Spanish Newspaper El Pais, Barcelona’s Pedro Rodriguez looks set to join Manchester United for a 22 million pound fee, which happens to be his release clause. The 27-year-old, who has also been linked with moves to Chelsea and Liverpool,

He’s understood to be ready to sign a four-year deal with United. Rumour had it that Barcelona was only ready to sell Pedro if United paid his full buyout clause, but know look s like a deal will go though.

However, report claims that the deal will not be sealed until after next month’s UEFA Super Cup match with Sevilla. The UEFA Super Cup is a game between the Champions league winner and the Europa league winner, and it comes up on August 11, and Pedro will still be essential to the club on that date.

Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. will join the Barcelona squad just few days before the match, only Luis Suarez will be the striker fully fit to play the match. And that means Pedro is likely to start the game.

And report have said, right after the match, the Spanish International will be free to travel to England and join Manchester United. Pedro is a stalwart of the Barcelona squad, but hindered by lack of first team opportunities in recent seasons, he is skillful and also a versatile winger.