Manchester United have scheduled a meeting on Tuesday with Barcelona officials where they are expected to make an official offer for Pedro in the range of £21 million.

It had been rumored that once the sale of Angel di Maria to Paris Saint-Germain was completed United would set forth with its plan to lure Pedro away from Barcelona.

The 28-year-old has become increasingly unsettled at the Camp Nou following the arrival of Luis Suarez and the subsequent lack of playing time he has received from manager Luis Enrique.

Even though Pedro recently signed an extension with the Catalan club, a clause was placed in his new deal which required the club to negotiate a transfer, provided the player’s £21 million valuation was met.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is against the transfer but admits that he would be powerless to stop a move if the forward’s valuation is met – and Pedro expressed a desire to leave.

The Spain international is concerned that a lack of playing time under Enrique will effect his chances of being included in La Roja’s squad for the upcoming Euro 2016.

The understanding is Van Gaal is prepared to line Pedro up alongside Wayne Rooney and Memphis Depay at the front of United’s attack – something that won’t happen at Barcelona so long as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar are healthy.

On Tuesday, Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward will meet with Barcelona officials and the club representative is expected to present the Catalan club with an offer of £17.5 million with an additional £5 million in add-on for Pedro.

The transfer may not be straightforward since Barcelona are reluctant to sell the forward before the completion of the UEFA Super Cup on August 11. However, United want the player signed before the Premier League season kicks off on Saturday against Tottenham.