Report: Chicago Fire acquire Gilberto off waivers from Toronto FC

The Chicago Fire won't employ Didier Drogba, but they're getting offensive help.

Brazilian forward Gilberto is headed to the Windy City after being acquired off waivers from Toronto FC, reports ESPN's Jeff Carlisle.

Chicago traded Drogba's rights to the Montreal Impact on Sunday, reportedly for upwards of $100,000, and perhaps even as much as $250,000, according to Carlisle.

Once Drogba signs with Montreal, which should happen soon, Chicago will be paid.

Carlisle has more on Chicago's dealing, and Gilberto, who makes his return to MLS after a stint in his homeland:

Considering that Drogba was never a Chicago player, that amounts to a good bit of business for the Fire, who gained monetary assets as well as a forward who is already familiar with the league.

Gilberto scored seven goals in 28 league games last season but he became surplus to requirements prior to the current campaign after TFC signed U.S. international striker Jozy Altidore. That signing gave Toronto one more than the maximum three Designated Players, so TFC opted to loan Gilberto to Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. With Gilberto now returning, Toronto was forced to waive the player since he is still a Designated Player, and Chicago was first in the waiver draft order since it is currently in last place in the league-wide table.