Man United chief executive Ed Woodward jets in to Barcelona to complete deal for Pedro

MANCHESTER UNITED chief executive Ed Woodward has flown to Barcelona to finally try and tie up a £22m deal for unsettled Pedro Rodriguez.

Ahead of United's first leg Champions League playoff tie against Belgium side Bruges at Old Trafford, Woodward travelled to Spain to sign the winger.

Woodward watched Barca's Spanish Super Cup second leg against Atletico Bilbao at the Nou Camp in the hope of concluding a deal that is understood to have slowed down because interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.

Pedro could finally be about to complete his move from Barcelona to Manchester United

United boss Louis Van Gaal wants to add pace, creativity and goals to his team while Pedro - who has a £22m release clause in his contract - wants to quit the Champions League holders because of his frustration at his lack of game-time.

Pedro came on as a sub to score Barca's winner in the UEFA Super Cup final against Seville last week but was angry he wasn't in the starting line-up with Neymar ruled out by illness.

Barca boss Luis Enrique wants to keep the 28-year-old but admits the player's future is in his own hands, providing a club triggers his release clause.