Arsenal Bid For Barcelona Star Turned Down By Luis Enriqe

A move for Barcelona star Pedro was blocked last summer, with the Nou Camp boss unwilling to let both he and Alexis Sanchez join Arsenal…

Arsene Wenger was hoping to bring Pedro to the Emirates alongside Alexis Sanchez last summer, but Barcelona boss Luis Enrique blocked the move, reports Spanish publication Marca.

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Pedro has been linked with a move to Arsenal on a number of occasions, with the Spaniard reportedly unhappy at his lack of game time at the Nou Camp.

Arsenal’s French manager is allegedly still interested in bringing the Barcelona star to North London, but Enrique appears to have plans for him.

With Luis Suarez, Neymar, and Lionel Messi up front, Pedro is unlikely to see his first team starts increase, and may look to force his way out of the club in January.

Barcelona are currently facing the possibility of an extended transfer ban, so are unlikely to want to leave themselves with too few options going forward. Therefore despite Pedro starting just two La Liga games this season, he is unlikely to be allowed to leave for anything short of a fortune.