Wednesday 4 December 2013

United and Liverpool Chase Pedro Rodriguez Despite 150m Release Clause

Manchester United and Liverpool are said to be in pursuit of Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez. The player had made 37 appearances for Spain so far has a contract with his club till 2016 and has a release clause of 150 million.

Rogers would be looking to the Barca winger Pedro in his search for a left-footed striker that would complement Luis Suarez even as The Reds hope to consolidate their position on the top four which would qualify them for a place in the Champions League next season. They had lost out in their previous attempts to sign Konoplayanka and Mkhitariyan and see the Spaniard as a very good option.

The inconsistent form of Danny Welbeck and Nani may force David Moyes to make a move for the player during the transfer window. Pedro certainly meets all Moyes’s expectations as he can stay wide or cut in-field.

Pedro graduated from the famous La Masia and was a regular first team player under former Coach Pep Guardiola. The versatile winger has been plagued with a series of injuries which had made his form to dip considerably. This has led to a reduction in his first team appearances. However, he is still a very integral part of Blaugrana as he can easily play on both wings.

Pedro, while still grateful to Barcelona, had hinted on the possibility of a move to England in future

“[Pedro] told his intimates that he had ‘little things’ in England and that although he is grateful to Barca for everything, [he] also thinks about his future.”

Moyes appear to be looking to the La Liga to solve his midfield worries. According to an exclusive report by AS, United are in hot chase for Atletico Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera who they almost signed on deadline day. Moyes is also trying to get Borusia Dortmund’s midfielder Illkay Gundogan. He considers the German as a good fit for United’s current lineup.

Now the thing is this: despite his age and nagging injury, would Pedro be willing to leave camp Nou for Old Trafford?

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