1 Pedro in action for Barcelona

Barcelona have opened contract renewal talks with forward Pedro following suggestions the Spain international could be tempted by a move away from the Nou Camp in the summer.

Reports at the end of last year claimed both Liverpool and Manchester United were monitoring the winger, who has been a key figure at Barca since making his first-team breakthrough in 2009.

Despite Barcelona’s mixed form this season, Pedro himself has had a superb campaign, striking 17 times in all competitions.

Sources in Spain claim Nou Camp sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has initiated contract negotiations to extend his current deal, which has over two years left to run.

The 26-year-old is set to receive a pay-rise, although Barca will not increase his buyout clause, which currently stands at £125m.

Pedro has won four league titles, two Copas del Rey and two Champions League titles, while he was part of the Spain squads that triumphed at the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championship two years later.