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| Pedro is set to become a Manchester United player this week |
MANCHESTER UNITED hope to secure the signing of Barcelona winger Pedro today but have been foiled in their pursuit of another player in the transfer market.
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has flown out to Spain to discuss terms with 28-year-old Pedro today.
Negotiations are expected to focus on the player's contract as United prepare to trigger his release clause, thought to be worth around £22million.
But while the club seek to lock down their sixth arrival of the summer, they appear to have lost out on a seventh.
For manager Louis van Gaal is still searching for defensive recruits, having overhauled his midfield in the off-season.
The Dutchman brought Italy international Matteo Darmian to the club early in the summer but has failed to add further to his back line.
But a bid for Valencia's Nicolas Otamendi has been hijacked by Manchester City.
United have already failed to sign Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos this summer and saw Argentine Otamendi as an alternative target.
But the 27-year-old is reportedly set to have a medical at City after their £35m bid triggered his release clause.
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