<!--Article Start--> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>Arsenal FC have reportedly begun talks with Barcelona over the potential transfer of winger Pedro. </em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/11717847/Arsenal-transfer-news-and-rumours-Arsenal-begin-negotiations-to-sign-Barcelona-star-Pedro.html">The Telegraph</a> </strong>have claimed that the Gunners, who have long been linked with the Spain international, have begun talks with Barcelona over a transfer for the player.</p> <div class="fourthPar" style="text-align: justify"> The arrival of Luis Suarez meant Pedro went down the pecking order at the Spanish club and his future at the club has been in doubt for a long time, and speculation continues despite him having signed a new contract that expires in 2019 at the start of June. </div> <div class="fifthPar"> <p style="text-align: justify">The new deal apparently has set the player's release clause at A?110million. But these clauses don't necessarily mean that an interested party will have to pay such a sum and his services can be acquired for much lesser.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Spain international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, especially with the Gunners and Liverpool, and it seems he could finally come to England in the summer.</p> . <p style="text-align: justify">He scored 11 goals and grabbed 9 assists for Barcelona last season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The 27 year-old will be a shrewd investment for Arsene Wenger. The player's talent is undeniable and it is unfortunate that he is competing with the likes of Neymar and Suarez for a starting spot.</p> <!--Article End--> </div>