Luis Enrique to keep hold of Pedro

New Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is heavily relying on Pedro Rodriguez, Catalan daily newspaper Sport has suggested.

The Spain international has been linked with a summer exit after struggling for regular playing time under Tata Martino, and he recently refused to commit his long-term future to the club.

Nevertheless, Sport has learned that new boss Luis Enrique sees Pedro as a key member of his squad and has informed the club officials the winger is not for sale.

Even if a number of first team regulars are expected to leave this summer, the Spain international seems set to remain at Camp Nou.

Pedro has developed into a key player for the Catalans shortly after breaking into the first team set-up and he has so far bagged 52 goals in 169 league appearances.

The 26-year-old is expected to star for Spain at the 2014 World Cup, where La Furia Roja are priced at 13/2 to win their fourth major tournament in a row.