Man United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona winger Pedro as they close in on bringing the World Cup and Champions League winner to Old Trafford.
Sky Sports' Guillem Balague reports that Louis van Gaal looks to have secured his man after beating Man City and Arsenal to the 28-year-old's signature. Pedro asked to leave Barcelona last week after scoring the winner in their 5-4 extra-time win over Sevilla in the European Super Cup.
The club's are yet to agree a fee for the Spain international, his buyout clause is £21.2m and Barcelona are reportedly refusing to accept lower than that amount. United have previously said they hoped to sign Pedro for closer to £17m as the player wouldn't have a high resale value.
However, Balague has said the deal will be completed this week one way or another with Man United chief executive Ed Woodward currently in Barcelona to thrash out a deal.
Here's the rest of Tuesday's Transfer Gossip:
Kevin De Bruyne's agent has played down comments made by the Belgium international about staying at Wolfsburg, leaving the door open for Manchester City to complete the £50m signing of the 24-year-old midfielder.
- The Times (Sub required to view)
Chelsea have made a new £30m bid to sign 21-year-old Everton defender John Stones but they may have to increase their offer by up to £10m to sign the England international.
David De Gea will consider sacking his agent Jorge Mendes if he does not secure the Manchester United goalkeeper a move to Real Madrid before the transfer window closes.
- Independent
Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring the situation of PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Paris club told the 33-year-old he can leave for a cut-price fee.
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has travelled to Croatia to hold talks with Dynamo Zagreb over the signing of 21-year-old defender Jozo Simunozic in a £4m deal.
Manchester City have been told that they must increase their offer if they want to complete the signing of Valencia's 27-year-old defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Norwich want to sign Roma's 24-year-old Italian striker Mattia Destro on a season-long loan.
- The Times (Sub required to view)
Newcastle are close to the £12m signing of 22-year-old Marseille winger Florian Thauvin and Remy Cabella could move the other way as part of the deal.
- Guardian
