Barcelona are keen to hold on to Pedro Rodriguez until after the European Super Cup on 11th August, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Pedro has decided to leave Barcelona this summer and Manchester United are said to be his preferred choice.
The Catalan giants and the Red Devils have been in negotiations over the last few days and a deal is believed to be close to being agreed.
While Barcelona want €30m from the forward’s sale, Manchester United are trying to lower the fee through negotiations, but a breakthrough is said to be imminent.
While Luis Enrique has given up hope of keeping the 28-year-old at the club, the Barcelona boss is still keen to hold on to the forward until the European Super Cup on 11th August.
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Enrique is sceptical about Neymar and Lionel Messi’s fitness and wants to keep Pedro as an option for the first final of their season.
Ed Woodward is in Barcelona to negotiate the transfer on behalf of Manchester United and Louis van Gaal wants to wrap up the deal in time for their season opener against Tottenham on Saturday.
Pedro wants to move to Manchester United as he has been assured first team football next season and is expected to assume an important role in Van Gaal’s new look attack.
