Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has reportedly told Pedro he will be a vital part of his starting line-up.
The Red Devils remain in hot pursuit of the Barcelona forward but in a bid to lure him from Camp Nou, van Gaal has assured the Spain international he will play a key role at Old Trafford this season.
According to the Daily Telegraph, van Gaal sees Pedro in an attacking three alongside captain Wayne Rooney and £25million summer signing Memphis Depay.
United are set to trigger the 28-year-olds £28m release clause so they can complete the signing of Pedro who could arrive in England this week following the summer exits of Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and Angel Di Maria with the latter set to join Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £46m.