Scout Report: Is Pedro the man to replace Di Maria at Manchester United?

The Spain international winger had a lively game despite Barcelona being defeated 2-1 by Fiorentina on Sunday but was it his last outing for the club amid Premier League talk?

As Angel Di Maria nears the completion of a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Pedro is the name on every Manchester United fan's lips as reports continue to link him with a move to Old Trafford.

The Spain international is a clear second choice behind Barcelona's incredible trio of first-team forwards so a move away for regular minutes might be just what the 27-year-old wants - but did he play his last game in a Barca shirt on Sunday night?

Luis Enrique's side were defeated by Fiorentina in an International Champions Cup match but how did Pedro get on? Goal was watching...Though Barcelona did not fully recover from going 2-0 down within the first 12 minutes at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, the defeat could hardly be laid at Pedro's feet.

Playing the full match on the left flank, the Barca star was a near-constant threat, starting the game with purposeful running and maintaining the pressure whenever he got the ball.

His threatening movement and eager dribbling were the hallmarks of a fine performance, particularly in the first half as he routinely worked over the Italian side's defence. One particularly fine example came in the 27th minute as Pedro made a thrilling run down the left before coming back inside from the byeline, through the middle of the penalty area past several defenders before having a shot well saved.

Ciprian Tatarusanu had only just kept out a previous shot from the winger just six minutes ago and, if there were a criticism to be made of Pedro's efforts, it would be a failure to really punish with his finishing. Neither effort, however, was hopeless, and there is no doubt that the Spaniard has goals in him.

He also created several chances as Barca tried and failed to overturn their deficit and certainly should have had an assist late in the first half – but Luis Suarez fluffed his shot upon receiving Pedro's through-ball and instead fell flat on his face.