Chelsea will sign Pedro from Barcelona on Wednesday in a £21.1million deal.
Manchester United pulled away from the deal on Tuesday night with the 28-year-old Spain international keen on a move to London.
Manchester United pulled away from the deal on Tuesday night with the 28-year-old Spain international keen on a move to London.
United manager Louis van Gaal and executive vice chairman Ed Woodward held more talks about the move on Monday but decided not to push through their initial interest.
Pedro was understood to be unimpressed by United's pursuit after failing to be convinced that they really wanted him to join.
Manchester City and Chelsea have both been in contact with Barcelona for a number of weeks, however, the Premier League champions moved quickly after a weekend in which Jose Mourinho made it clear he needed improvements to his squad.
The Blues will pay £19million up front to the Catalan giants, an improvement on the £17m offered by United.
The World Cup winner, who will team up with friend Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge, is expected to have a medical on Wednesday afternoon with Chelsea's Spanish doctor Paco Biosca overseeing events.
Manchester City and Chelsea have both been in contact with Barcelona for a number of weeks, however, the Premier League champions moved quickly after a weekend in which Jose Mourinho made it clear he needed improvements to his squad.
The Blues will pay £19million up front to the Catalan giants, an improvement on the £17m offered by United.
The World Cup winner, who will team up with friend Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge, is expected to have a medical on Wednesday afternoon with Chelsea's Spanish doctor Paco Biosca overseeing events.
