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Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied receiving any official offers for Manchester United target Pedro Rodriguez, adding that the forward is essential to the club’s plans for the upcoming campaign.

Pedro has been linked with numerous European heavyweights and Manchester United have emerged as strong candidates to land the Canarian as they strengthen their squad to mount a challenge for the Premier League title next season.











However, Barcelona have refused to play ball and have held firm in their stance of keeping the 28-year-old at the Camp Nou as they prepare for the 2015/16 season.

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has expressed his interest in keeping the Spain international at the club and now the club president has revealed that there have been no official offers for the forward from any club thus far.





“We have not received an official offer for Pedro", the president told TV3.

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He further added that Pedro isn’t moving to any club and emphasising the forward’s importance to the side, he described him as a “fundamental player.”

"To my knowledge, Pedro isn't going.

“I want him to continue [because] he is a fundamental player for us, and what's more is that this season we have to play for six trophies.

“We need the best players possible, we would miss his experience and quality."

Chelsea, Liverpool and reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with a move for Pedro.

