Chelsea have beaten rivals Manchester United to the signing of Spain forward Pedro Rodríguez from Barcelona, the Spanish publication Marca reported on Tuesday. “Pedro Rodríguez is all set to join Chelsea. The Blues and Barça struck a deal on Tuesday night for an initial €28m plus another €2m in add-ons, gazumping Manchester United's offer of €25m up front and up to €5m in extras,” said the Marca.
“Pedro is already in London undergoing a medical, having been given permission to do so by Barcelona. An official announcement of the move is expected imminently,” added the Marca.
Manchester City are understood to have never submitted a formal bid for the speedy winger.