Ipswich Town interested to sign Michael Chopra

Player of Indian origin Michael Chopra could be on the way to leave Cardiff City FC after the Welsh club once more failed to gain promotion to the English Premier League. Following the sacking of manager Dave Jones and top striker Jay Bothroyd having left the club further players could be on the way out.

Championship rivals Ipswich Town are showing interest to sign Michael Chopra and have offered a transfer fee of 1 Million Pounds. Chopra didn't have the best of seasons though he played 37 matches and scored 11 goals, but there where injuries and the arrival of Craig Bellamy which pushed him down the pecking order.

Chopra had signed for Cardiff City from AFC Sunderland for 4 Million Pounds in 2009 and last year former Ipswich manager Roy Keane tried to sign the former Newcastle striker but the bid was turned down. Now Ipswich boss Paul Jewell is trying to sign Chopra once more, but many expect the transfer fee to be higher if Chopra does leave Cardiff.

It will be interesting to see if Chopra is sold before a new manager is appointed or if the club wait to decide Chopra's future, while also to try and push up what Ipswich pays for the striker.