Chicago Fire are set to beat Leicester City for Wigan Athletic midfielder Shaun Maloney.

The Daily Mail says Maloney has turned down Leicester City and opened talks with MLS side Chicago Fire.

Wigan had agreed a £1million fee with Leicester ahead of interest from QPR, Celtic and Everton but Maloney, 31, has opted to move to the MLS and was discussing the transfer on Friday night.

Maloney, who moved to the DW Stadium from Celtic for £1million in August 2011, has made 19 appearances for the Latics so far this season.

Chicago are coached by former Ipswich defender Frank Yallop.