Man Utd reportedly ready to pay £10m to dump Schweinsteiger

With the prospect of the 32-year-old getting a chance under Jose Mourinho looking distant, the Red Devils are ready to take a financial hit to offload him

The 32-year-old has no part in Jose Mourinho’s plans at Old Trafford and has spent much of the campaign with the reserve side.

“He’ll be in much better condition in case his future decision is to leave the club.”

Now United face the challenge of finding a side that is prepared to take the veteran off their hands, with his £180,000-per-week wage an impediment to them doing so. He still has more than 18 months to run on his deal with Mourinho’s men, and could cost them £18m if he remains for the duration of his contract.

The Premier League outfit have already written off his £6m transfer fee and are now hopeful that a club from the MLS or CSL approaches Schweinsteiger, but so far no suitors have been forthcoming.