Manchester United 'enter race for Fluminense striker Pedro' after he makes scoring return from cruciate knee ligament injury By Jack Bezants for MailOnline Published: 07:42 BST, 22 May 2019 | Updated: 07:45 BST, 22 May 2019 Viewcomments Manchester United have reportedly been in touch with Brazilian side Fluminense over their 21-year-old striker Pedro. According to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, United officials have contacted the club about the Brazilian who was a target for Real Madrid last year. They say Pedro was close to joining the Spanish giants before sustaining a cruciate knee ligament injury that required him to undergo surgery. Manchester United have reportedly contacted Fluminense over their 21-year-old striker Pedro AS reported last November that should Pedro make a full recovery, Real will return with an offer in the region of £20m for him. He has scored twice in six matches since regaining fitness. Inter Milan, Atalanta and Bordeaux have also reportedly scouted the striker, who was set to make his Brazil debut last August before getting injured. His withdrawal from the squad paved the way for Everton's Richarlison to win his first call-up. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility