The deal is subject to visa requirements, a medical and the agreement of personal terms, but the 30-year-old is keen to move to Old Trafford, as confirmed by Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Club chief Laporta has claimed the Catalan giants do not want to transfer him away, seemingly signalling he will be a big part of Xavi s side in the upcoming season.
The Italian, 44, has been confirmed as the LaLiga s side latest boss after Jose Bordalas was sacked in June, with fans furiously criticising the club s decision to bring him in.
PETE JENSON: Real Madrid fans have recounted the same horror stories from the Stade de France as their Liverpool counterparts, suggesting only the patience of fans prevented multiple deaths.
PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Pedri lived up to his coach Xavi s billing with a brilliant winner in Barcelona s 1-0 win over Sevilla to send them second on Sunday night at the Camp Nou.