The Premier League’s top two flexed their muscle yesterday spending more than £50 million (€70m) on new talent yesterday.

Chelsea look set to complete the signing of former Manchester United target Pedro and Louis van Gaal has been told he faces disappointment in his pursuit of Southampton winger Sadio Mane.

Chelsea are in pole position to sign Pedro after Manchester United’s interest in the Barcelona winger cooled.

Manchester United target Pedro admits he does not know if the UEFA Super Cup will end up being his last match for Barcelona – but has denied saying he wants to leave the Catalan giants.

Pedro has been linked with a move to United, who are light on forwards following the departures of Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao.