Arsenal set to open talks with Barcelona regarding mega-money transfer of Spanish winger Pedro

Arsenal have made contact with Barcelona over the availability of Spanish forward Pedro, according to reports in Spain.

The 27-year-old only signed a contract extension in June, but is reportedly concerned about his lack of playing time at the Camp Nou with the European Championships just around the corner.

Pedro is hoping to be in the Spain squad when the tournament gets underway in France next summer as La Roja look to win an unprecedented third consecutive title.

The attacker's first-team opportunities were limited last season due to the success of Barca's attacking trio of Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi.

With that situation unlikely to change, Pedro is understood to be considering a move away - with the Premier League his preferred destination.

Liverpool and Manchester City have also been linked with Pedro, but Arsenal are understood to be ahead of those two teams in the race to sign him.

According to Sport, the Gunners have been in contact to sound Pedro out over a possible move.