“I don’t want to get drawn into controversies, we all understand Pedro’s situation, he’s always someone the Barca fans will love because of his personality and his performances on the pitch”. The team already brought on Raheem Sterling and this comes as United has also been reported as an option for Pedro.
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English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United have been heavily linked with a lucrative bid for the 28-year-old in recent days as manager Louis van Gaal looks to bolster his attacking options.
Manchester United target Pedro has dropped a huge hint that he could be playing in the Premier League this season, after speaking about his future, the Metro report.
Manchester City are also interested in signing the player and are willing to challenge the Red Devils for his signature, according to the Mundo Deportivo. Stay or go, I will always be of this team.
The goalkeeper has been frozen out of the squad after apparently refusing to play for the Under-21s, something Valdes argues against.
The Daily Mail claims United have been given the go-ahead to complete a £22m ($34.3m) deal for the Spanish worldwide after he scored the victor in the Uefa Super Cup final against Sevilla.
Barca head-coach Luis Enrique was reluctant to leave Pedro, the only hindrance in the star forward’s decision to make a move to Old Trafford. “His clause is non-negotiable, but this could be his last game“.
Pedro had admitted after the Super Cup victory against Spanish side Sevilla on Tuesday that he remains in “a hard situation” regarding his position at Barcelona. Today I’m here, and I’m happy.
Argentine Javier Mascherano added: “Hopefully he can continue here”.
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“But, this is football and I wish him all the best either here or wherever he wants”.
