Pedro submits transfer request, benched for Barcelona Super Cup match

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez has confirmed that Manchester United target Pedro has submitted a transfer request.

Speaking ahead of tonight's Super Cup match against Sevilla, Robert Fernandez said: "Pedro requested a transfer, but we are not going to accept less than 30m Euros for him."

The 28-year-old was omitted from Barcelona's starting XI to take on Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup and, explaining the decision, Fernandez revealed the player has made his wishes known.