TWTD understands that Cardiff striker Michael Chopra will be at Portman Road today to complete the formalities of his move and if all goes well to sign on the dotted line. The Blues and Bluebirds have agreed a £1.5 million deal for the 27-year-old frontman.

Town, who previously targeted the former Sunderland and Newcastle man during Roy Keane’s time in charge, are understood to have turned their attention back to Chopra late last month after having a £2.3 million offer for Doncaster striker Billy Sharp turned down.

An initial offer of £1 million was turned down by the managerless Welsh club but a subsequent £1.5 million offer in the last couple of days was accepted by the play-off semi-finalists.

As is their usual policy, the club are remaining tight-lipped regarding the situation but we expect the former England U21 international to be at the club today to continue talking terms and to undergo a medical.

The one-time Newcastle trainee, who is contracted to Cardiff until 2012, scored 11 goals in 28 starts and 11 sub appearances during 2010/11 despite being in and out of the side due to injuries.

Overall, Chopra, who also had loan spells with Watford, Nottingham Forest and Barnsley before joining Cardiff for the first time from Newcastle for £500,000 in June 2006, has scored 65 goals in 142 starts and 20 sub appearances over his two permanent spells and two periods on loan with the Welsh side.

In July 2007 the 5ft 9in tall frontman joined Roy Keane's Premier League Sunderland for £5 million, rejoining Cardiff permanently for £4 million two years later after successful spells on loan in the second half of 2008/09.

Meanwhile, striker Connor Wickham suffered an ankle injury in training with the England U21s this morning after a tackle by Manchester United new recruit Phil Jones but the problem is not thought to be serious.

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bradforblues added 14:19 - Jun 9 All for this move but at the risk of sounding negative i hope he has dealt with his gambling problem, then again on what we probably offered he hasn't room to fritter the money away, LOL !!
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 14:36 - Jun 9 Latest: "Burnley to hijack ITFC's Chopra signing." [Only joking! -:)]
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Basil_Smallpiece added 14:39 - Jun 9 Pity Reggie went on his way. I always figured Lambe and Chops would make a tasty combo. Just right for them there Sunday lunchtime games.
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kerryblue added 14:47 - Jun 9 Hopefullly Thursday is Cleggs day to mow the lawn,will be a great signing if it happens,just hope it does weve been at this stage so many times before only to loose out.
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dirtydingusmagee added 14:51 - Jun 9 Be pleased to see this happen, albeit a year too late.! fingers crossed no last minute probs .
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TractorCam added 14:57 - Jun 9 We've been waiting for this headline for years......
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WickedBlue added 14:57 - Jun 9 You morons who keep blabbing on about Clegg not screwing this one up...as you are opening your big fat useless mouths, try to provide actual evidence that he has cocked up anything....until you do shut the fook up!
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iStammers added 15:09 - Jun 9 Geting Chopra is what we need. I think we now need to focus on a centre back, a centre mid, and maybe a half decent winger? Plus a goalkeeper bu tthat goes without saying. Looking forward to what else is to come now!
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SinghyITFC added 15:38 - Jun 9 Hate to be the bearer of bad news but word on the web is that he has just walked out without signing anything... WickedBlue... CLEGG OUT!!!
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onlybluesandhorses added 15:43 - Jun 9 Last season scored 11 times but got 7 yellow cards. Watching him play in the derby v Swansea he looked mentally unstable. In 2008 he checked into rehab including time at the Sporting Chance clinic. He had (according to press reports) relationship issues, anger issues and a gambling addiction. His son is called Sebastian Rocco (!) Thomas Chopra. Is he worth the risk never mind the fee and wages?

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townietilidie added 15:53 - Jun 9 Proven goal scorer at this level and will be fresh and hungry , hope this deal gets done asap . If this gets wrapped up im sure it will get the ball rolling for more signings over the coming weeks
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GTRKing added 16:00 - Jun 9 he hasnt walked out SinghyITFC where info from its a lie
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BlueBadger added 16:02 - Jun 9 What a fabulous effort by Simon Clegg to get all his paperwork ties up before going away on holiday.
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BwoodBlue added 16:18 - Jun 9 Rumours circling that he can't agree personal terms and West Ham are in for him - hopefully just a load of rubbish
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GTRKing added 16:20 - Jun 9 Hope it not true where did you hear this info
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Crock added 16:24 - Jun 9 Too expensive...
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whoppit added 16:26 - Jun 9 He did leave but just to put a bet on in the bookies. He is betting that another club come in for him who are not as tight fisted with their wages.
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SuffolkBlue88 added 16:27 - Jun 9 There's a wage structure for a reason don't forget - it's so we actually have a football club not a sinking ship!
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GTRKing added 16:31 - Jun 9 what where info from? Not true untill on TWTD
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Infineteregress added 16:35 - Jun 9 Hear hear SuffolkBlue88. If Blackpool were able to cap wages at £10,000 a week for all squad players while in the Premier League, there's no reason why we should be willing to offer stupid wages. Come to think of it, isn't giving players insane wages the main reason the 'ammers are now in the same league as us?
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bluelady added 16:37 - Jun 9 the rumours are from the football rumour site that has since said he has signed for us, it is utter tosh!!!
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BigShow32 added 16:50 - Jun 9 Seriously.... I've worn out the refresh button. I need to see him holding a town shirt whilst sat in the directors box before I'll believe it!
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Royalblue added 16:54 - Jun 9 Phil, please do all you can to get an update on this tonight. I really feel like this is such an important transfer for us. If we get him we can attract and pay for the right type of player. If we don't get him when we've also missed out on Derry, Coppinger and Austin when they've all been at Portman Road you have to seriously begin to think something is wrong at the club

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ITFC4daprem added 16:56 - Jun 9 LOL cost less than Priskin
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GTRKing added 16:58 - Jun 9 look wait info will come soon they might not wanna tell us yet but 1st july date he can officaly move
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