BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER appears set for a move to Chicago Fire.

The Germany legend has played just four times for Manchester United this season and looks nailed on to be heading for the Old Trafford exit this summer.

5 Bastian Scweinsteiger is reportedly still wanted by Chicago Fire Credit: PA:Press Association

Schweinsteiger, 32, has another year left on his United deal but is expected to be allowed to leave for nothing if a club comes in.

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And reports in the US claim he is expected to pen a £90,000-a-week deal with MLS outfit Chicago Fire this summer, with Jose Mourinho still adamant he has no need for the World Cup winner.

The midfielder earns around £140,000 a week and has already been told he can leave, with United prepared to tear up his contract to save themselves around £6million.

5 Schweinsteiger and his wife Ana Ivanovic could be heading for the US Credit: EPA

5 Schweinsteiger was frozen out at Old Trafford before being allowed to return by Jose Mourinho Credit: PA:Press Association

5 Schweinsteiger got a stunning reception when he was brought on against West Ham Credit: PA:Press Association

Mourinho banished him to train with the club's youngsters before softening his stance on Schweini's exile as the season has gone on.

He was recalled to the first-team squad before making a first appearance of the season in a 4-1 EFL Cup win over West Ham.

Schweini has gone on to feature in 4-0 FA Cup victories over Reading and Wigan - scoring in the latter - before making a brief outing against St-Etienne in the Europa League last month.

Brazilian club Santos eyed Schweini as a marquee signing towards the end of last year.

But a move to the States has always appeared favourite, with LA Galaxy having rivalled Chicago Fire for the player's signature.

He has also considered retirement - as we exclusively revealed - as Chinese clubs also started to take an interest.