Barça B star Adama Traore travels to Liverpool for medical

Adama Traore trained on Monday morning as normal with his Barça B teammates. At that point, he probably already knew that in a few hours he would take a plane to England, in order to undergo a medical with Liverpool, who are the team most interested in his services.

Adama left Prat airport at around midday, in order to take a medical to confirm his presence at a new club within the coming hours. Barça nor Liverpool have said anything about any negotiations, but the player would not travel for a medical without the permission of his club and their authorisation to do so. The big doubt remains as to whether it will be a transfer with a buy-back clause or a loan deal, or whether the English club has paid his release clause in full.

For the last few years, Adama has been considered one of the best players in Barça's academy, but this pre-season Luis Enrique hasn't called upon him, with the Segunda B not a good enough standard for the player either.

In few hours time today, Pedro Rodríguez future will be decided!

Pedro Rodriguez and Adriano Correia's last week at Barcelona may have started, if negotiations with Manchester United and Roma respectively go well. In the case of the Canarian, his future may be decided in matter of hours, as vice-president of the English side has made an appointment at Barcelona's offices to give the final impetus to the signing.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. That's when Manchester United will put their final offer on the table, for an amount around €30million, although the final figure will be dependent on variables. United want to reduce the maximum to around €25m while Barcelona will not part with the forward for less than €30m. In any case, far from the figure that was initially agreed to be his buyout clause in his contract - €150m, signed two days before the Champions League final. 

The player already knows his future lies in the Premier League, under the command of Louis van Gaal, who is trying to return his club to the elite of European football.

For Adriano the situation is different - the Brazilian has more leeway, with Roma, his most likely destination, able to wait until the end of August to close the transfer.

However, the player's agent, Paulo Affonso Neves is scheduled to meet the club tomorrow to try and accelerate the Brazilian's departure. Adriano signed a renewal in 2013, which takes him until 2016-17. That is to say, the 2016-17 season depends on playing a certain number of games in 2015-16.

Therefore, Adriano wanted a three year deal at Barcelona, but the club refused. Roma are willing to give him this deal, which should tip the balance in their favour.

Would Liverpool's Phillipe Coutinho join FC Barcelona?

Liverpool's interest in Barcelona youngster Adama Traore may come at a cost. The Catalans want an option on Phillipe Coutinho if they are to allow the forward to move to Anfield on loan.

Barcelona youngster Adama Traore has been linked with a loan move to Liverpool with Spanish radio reports claiming negotiations are well underway.

The Barca 'B' striker has been linked with a raft of clubs this summer, including a reunion with former boss Pep Guardiola, after the Catalan giants' second team was relegated to the third tier of Spanish football.

There remains the possibility that they could have a controversial reprieve, owing to Elche's financial troubles, but Adama is seeking a move away from the club in search of first-team action.

Which is where Liverpool come in, and Rac 1 radio has said the Reds are in the mix for the young forward.

The 19-year-old is highly rated by those at La Masia but is unlikely to force his way into a squad that already features Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar, Pedro, Arda Turan, Sandro, Munir and others as attacking options.

Pedro could play his last Barça game before Man United move

The Joan Gamper trophy could be a more emotional affair than usual, this season. Pedro is very close to leaving Barça and the friendly match which signals the start of the official season could be an opportunity for goodbyes from the Tenerife-born forward. Negotiations are continuing between Barcelona and Manchester United. Pedro will say goodbye to Barça after 11 seasons at the Blaugrana, spending eight of them with the first team. Pedro will give his farewells at home and in front of his supporters at Camp Nou, who will see him continue to fight for the club colours.

The forward has been a fundamental part of one of the most prolific periods of Barça's history in terms of titles. Pedro has won 19 trophies: three Champions Leagues, five La Ligas, two Club World Cups, three Copa del Reys, two European Super Cups and four Spanish Super Cups. He has also won the third division while with Barça B, three Copa Catalunyas and the greatest honours with the Spanish national team: the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the 2012 European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.

He will attempt to start a new stage in his career at Old Trafford. The agreement between Barça and Manchester United for the transfer of Pedro is merely days away. Red Devils' director Ed Woodward will arrive in Barcelona during the coming week and if he opts to take a plane it isn't for his holidays. Woodward was the man who advised the Glazer family to purchase ownership of Manchester United back in 2005. When the former general director decided to retire in 2013, the North American investors decided to offer him the job.

Woodward has helped to secure one of the huge sponsorships that Manchester United have sealed recently, Chevrolet, which will bring in 71 million per year as a shirt sponsor, and Adidas, who will give no less than one thousand million over the next 10 seasons. Due to this, Woodward has the confidence of the Glazers and when he gets involved it is to close a deal.

The negotiations have continued progressing in recent days and Manchester United have offered a proposal of close to 30 million euros, which is required to prise one of Barça's most valuable players away from them. Currently, there could be a fixed fee of between 26-28 million euros, plus four to six million in add-ons. In total, it will make up the 30 million required to press ahead with the deal. The discussions are now centred on further conditions. Barça want them to be based on individual targets for games and minutes played, which will be easier to secure, while Man United want them to be related to title wins.

Pedro remains in contact with both clubs. The player has already reached an agreement with the Red Devils that is better than his recently renewed Barça contract. The club extended his deal for four seasons, in order to command a larger fee. Man United have surpassed this contract in both duration and financially. If the negotiations keep going well, Pedro will play at Old Trafford for the next five seasons and will earn five million euros net per year. The player is only waiting for Barça and Man United to make an agreement official, in order to catch a plane to England.

The transfer will satisfy all parties. Barça will take in some important money that they need, while Pedro will gain the squad importance that he has lost at Camp Nou during the last two seasons. The Tenerife-born forward has been asked for personally by Louis Van Gaal and due to this should have a starting berth. Is everyone happy? No. Away from the Blaugrana fans wanting for Pedro to retire at Camp Nou, Luis Enrique believes that his departure will weaken his squad, who can't enter the market to find someone of the same quality.

Lucho has done everything in his power this summer to slow down his exit. He has tried to convince the player to stay and asked the club to block his departure. What can't be avoided, is that he will go if a club pay his release clause, which is the case with Man United. The Asturian coach wanted to rely on Pedro for the European Super Cup. Lucho is obsessed with winning all six trophies this season and Pedro approaches the game in better fitness than, say, Neymar. Luis Enrique has a lot of respect for Sevilla and knows that it will be a tough game, but Pedro could have a leading role. However, the Gamper against Roma could be Pedro's last Blaugrana game.