Ipswich Town are being linked with Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra in some of the press today. Ipswich boss Paul Jewell is in the market to increase his striker force and has already seen a £1.75m bid for Doncaster hotshot Billy Sharp rejected. It the first time Ipswich have chased the Cardiff striker the previous Ipswich boss Roy Keane was scared off when he tried to sign Chopra. Cardiff at the time placed a £4 million pound price on his head. Last season Chopra scored 11 goals after is season was bleated with a mixture of injuries and had to settle for a spot on the bench behind Craig Bellamy and Jay Bothroyd during the season.
Ipswich think Cardiff could be happy to see him go just to release him from the club hefty wage bill which has been reduced or about to be with players leaving the club. Cardiff would be looking for at least the same amount that was offered to Doncaster for Sharp if not more. If he was to leave that would leave Cardiff with only two strikers, Jon Parking and Nathaniel Jarvis who has just received his first professional contract by Cardiff. He had a short loan with Southend last season.
Soon as the issue of the manager is finalized Cardiff will also be in the market to strengthen their front line. Will Bellamy be back yesterday it was reported he would play for free to stay with the Bluebirds.
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