<!--Article Start--> <p style="text-align: justify"> . <em><strong>The 27-year-old has seen his role at <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/la-liga-2/barcelona/">Barcelona</a> diminish of late with the success of the Messi-SuA?rez-Neymar trio and is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League, with <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/english-premier-league/chelsea/">Chelsea FC </a>keen on the Spanish international</strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify">Barcelona winger Pedro - a key member of the team under Pep Guardiola - has gradually seen his role in the first team diminish with the signings of Neymar and Luis SuA?rez amongst others, and is reportedly open to a move away from the treble winners.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Catalan giants completed the signing of Arda Turan from Atl tico Madrid earlier this month, a signing that potentially acts as another obstacle between Pedro and a place in the starting eleven.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Spaniard was quoted by Madrid-based newspaper <em>MARCA</em> (via <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2015/07/08/13415252/pedro-im-in-a-tricky-situation-at-barcelona"><em>Goal UK</em></a>) recently as saying, <em>"I'm obviously in a tricky situation. We'll see what's best for everyone. I'm only thinking about relaxing and spending the next few days on holiday."</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><a href="http://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/pedro-resigned-leaving-barcelona-and-will-say-yes-chelsea-4350456">According to Catalan newspaper <em>SPORT</em>,</a> Pedro has now made the decision to leave Barcelona and is set for a move to the English capital. The report claims that the Spanish international made up his mind after a conversation with Blues' boss Jos Mourinho and former team-mate Cesc F bregas.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="et">Pedro and Chelsea. Pedro and Chelsea? <a href="http://t.co/arxNE9SGg7">http://t.co/arxNE9SGg7</a></p> a SPORT English (@Sport_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sport_EN/status/620444796620967937">July 13, 2015</a></blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify"></p> <p style="text-align: justify">If the reports are in fact accurate, the charm offensive would appear to suggest that Chelsea FC are really keen on the 27-year-old and see a major role for him in their squad for the coming season as they seek to defend their Premier League crown.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The financial aspect of any potential deal would not present a problem, with reports that Barcelona - out of respect for Pedro's service to the club - agreed to lower his release clause to just a 30 million, which would help facilitate an easy exit from the club if his situation worsened.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">With the Barcelona presidential elections scheduled for July 18, <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3158948/Chelsea-s-Pedro-wait-Barcelona-s-presidential-elections-stand-board-blocked-making-transfer-decisions.html">England's <em>Mail Online</em> have claimed</a> that Chelsea FC would have to wait until after that date to make an official move for Pedro, as the temporary board has been blocked from making transfers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">One way or another, with both clubs set to begin pre-season training this week, a resolution would seem to be on the horizon.</p> <!--Article End-->