Experienced midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has revealed that he is still 'hopeful' of being given the chance to turn out for Manchester United this season.

The former German international was forced to train with Man United's academy in the opening months of the 2016-17 campaign after failing to convince Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho of his worth.

The 32-year-old did return to first-team training for a brief period last month, however, and the former Bayern Munich midfielder has not given up on his Man United career just yet.

"I'm trying to keep myself fit for the situation in which I am needed. Hopefully I will be given a chance. I look forward to training every day, and being able to train with the team. I don't know if I will get a chance, but I hope so," Schweinsteiger told reporters.

"I still feel fit at 32 and certainly want to play more years at the top level and of course I want to win things. We won the FA Cup last year and that was also one of my aims. Of course it would be great to play for United in the Premier League and perhaps win it. If I am needed, I will give everything - I am ready.

"I'm not one to think of burying my head in the sand - I've always been a positive person and still am now. My rhythm is good - of course it's different when you play each weekend compared with when you are only training - but I enjoy my football."

MLS outfit Chicago Fire have been strongly linked with a move for the German over the last few days.