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Manchester United make first move to sign Fluminense striker Pedro

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Fluminense striker Pedro is on Manchester United's radar — Fluminense striker Pedro is on Manchester United’s radar (AFP/Getty Images)

Manchester United have begun talks to sign Fluminense striker Pedro, according to reports in Brazil.

The 21-year-old was close to signing for Real Madrid last year but his move was ended after he suffered a cruciate ligament injury which kept him sidelined for seven months.

According to Globoesporte, Manchester United were also interested in signing the forward, although they did not make a formal offer at the time.

But now a representative from United has approached Fluminense to get an update on Pedro’s current situation following his recovery from his severe knee injury.

Madrid were willing to pay €25 million (£22m) to sign Pedro but now Fluminense are not willing to sell their striker until after their presidential election on June 8.