Pedro Rodriguez is also the subject of interest from a number of other Premier League clubs

Manchester United are interested in signing Spain forward Pedro from Barcelona, Sky sources understand.

Unconfirmed reports in the Spanish press claim that United have sent representatives to the Nou Camp to conclude a deal for the 28-year-old, who is understood to be the subject of interest from other clubs in the Premier League.

But Sky sources understand no talks have yet taken place.

Barcelona are believed to have made it clear that any prospective buyer would have to pay the £22m release clause in the player's contract to initiate talks and no club has yet done so.

Pedro joined Barcelona's youth team as a 17-year-old and has won five La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues since.

Pep Guardiola says his former player Pedro is good enough to play for any team in the world Pep Guardiola says his former player Pedro is good enough to play for any team in the world

But he has not been a regular in the first-team under manager Luis Enrique. He made just 15 league starts as Barca won the title last season.

Team-mate Sergio Busquets recently admitted his long-term friend might have to leave Catalonia in order to get regular first-team games.

Gerard Pique says he would understand if Pedro left the Nou Camp this summer as he wants more game-time Gerard Pique says he would understand if Pedro left the Nou Camp this summer as he wants more game-time

His fellow Spaniard said: "I have spoken with Pedro. I think that, as a team-mate and friend, I would like him to stay for a long time but I understand that he has doubts.

"He wants to play but there is a lot of competition. In our team we have the best players and it's very difficult. I hope he stays but the decision is his."