Chelsea set to pounce on Man United target Pedro

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

Premier League champions Chelsea, reeling from their worst start to a season in 17 years, are understood to be interested in the Spanish forward.

It is not clear how far negotiations for the 28-year-old have progressed, but United now appear to have conceded defeat in the race for his signature, handing the initiative to Chelsea.