Chelsea Hijack Pedro Deal

Chelsea Hijack Pedro Deal

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign winger Pedro for a fee of around £22m.

The 28-year-old, who was hugely touted for a move to Manchester United this summer, but it seems as if the club have pulled out of all negotiations. The Spaniard is now reportedly flying to London to finalise terms.

United were set to sign Pedro just yesterday, with Sky Sports’ Spanish football ‘expert’ claiming a deal had been agreed:

“Ed Woodward, the Manchester United chief executive, has been in Barcelona today, speaking to the club and the word is that a deal will be done this week one way or another.” said Balague.

“I understand a deal between the player and United is already in place and all that is left is for United to put the €30m on the table. They are just negotiating how they are going to pay it, with installments or an amount up-front.”

“They are very close. I’m not sure whether Barcelona will try one last time with Pedro and say ‘don’t go’, but it seems his mind is already made up.”

[Sky Sports]

However, in a huge turn of events, it now looks as if Chelsea will sign the 28-year-old world cup winner.

Pedro featured in Barcelona’s three most recent games in the UEFA Super Cup and the two-legged Spanish Super Cup, which they lost to Athletic Bilbao. He is a product of the world famous Barcelona academy and has made almost 50 appearances for Spain. Although the Spaniards time at Barcelona may be up, there is still no reason to doubt his ability. Even with his lack of appearances for the Catalan side in recent times, he still managed 11 goals last season.