And Old Trafford boss Van Gaal spoke out over the failed bid.
“I cannot answer these questions [on Pedro], you know that, I have said it before, that what we are doing is a process,” said van Gaal.
“In that process we make decisions and I think when we wanted Pedro, it was not any problem.
“That is because there was a clause in his contract, so it was the easiest transfer.
"You can write what you want, but we cannot say what we want, that is the difference.
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Louis van Gaal says Pedro "fit the profile" of a player he wants to sign
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“I have the responsibility of protecting the interests of my club and my players,
“If you ask me if Pedro is fitting the profile [of United], I cannot lie, I say yes, but I didn't say I am interested in the player, That is the difference.
“He is fast and he is creative. That is why I understand the question [about whether he fits the profile].”
United have turned their attention to two fresh targets after missing out on Pedro.