Malky Mackay confirms Shaun Maloney close to joining Chicago Fire

Wigan Athletic manager Malky Mackay has confirmed that Shaun Maloney is close to signing for MLS side Chicago Fire.

The 31-year-old was due to join Premier League side Leicester City earlier this month, but the deal collapsed after personal terms couldn't be agreed.

The midfielder had also been linked with a return to Celtic, but Mackay has confirmed via the club's official Twitter page that Maloney will move overseas for an undisclosed fee.

Maloney has been a Wigan player since 2011 following his switch from Celtic.