Mundo Deportivo, Radio Catalunya/TV3 and Sport all reported that Ed Woodward had travelled to Spain to wrap the deal and end what was becoming another transfer saga.
Pedro made a match-winning impact, though, scoring the deciding goal moments from the end as Barca recorded a thrilling 5-4 victory over their Primera Division rivals.
Barcelona defender Dani Alves has vowed to respect Pedro’s decision regardless of what the Spain global opts to do, and has backed him to follow his heart amidst the speculation.
The Indian men’s hockey team will be aiming to clinch the three-match series against Spain when they will take on the hosts in the third and decisive match at Terrassa on Thursday.
Spain’s Agricultural Ministry has warned that the risk of wildfires is high across most of the country due to soaring temperatures, strong winds and parched vegetation.
Lloris, who is likely to miss the Premier League opener against Manchester United after injuring his wrist, has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, with David De Gea expected to move back to Spain for Real Madrid.