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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Keaneish added 20:27 - Jun 9 Haven't seen this many posts since Keane got sacked! Pay Chopra what he wants, don't care anymore, put the ticket prices up if you have to, just want to see some exciting attacking football and be challenging again!
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Norwichbeater added 20:30 - Jun 9 The good news is there is no bad news! earlier post said deal would be completed within 48 hours. perhaps a couple of players will be displayed in the morning. Chopra would be a great signing! i am worried the longer it goes on the more chance of somebody else coming in for him though. We need at least 5 more quality players to really compete next season.
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ipswichtillidie added 20:31 - Jun 9 i suspected that after i see the bottom of the page... cheers Andy...
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Norwichbeater added 20:35 - Jun 9 ipswichtillidie expose yourself!
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ElvisMariner added 20:40 - Jun 9 Get Him Signed up - we need a 20 goal man
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manualthetisfanclub added 20:48 - Jun 9 Seeing is believing if he signs that is!!!if he did sign up we need somebody creative to supply the bullets a la bullard stylie! I'm sorry to say that it is highly unlikely our former curly haired loanee won't be back but someone of that ilk would do!take a punt on green @ daggers or treacy @ pne old fashion wingers with the odd goal to boot!
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ipswichtillidie added 20:50 - Jun 9 not on here,,, there maybe minor's aboard!
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Norwichbeater added 20:51 - Jun 9 just trying to liven the waiting up!!!!
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KirbyStriker added 20:56 - Jun 9 I think you will see 2/3 signing in one press conference soon, Chopra, St Ledger and ? one of about 3 or 4.
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Suffolk_n_Good added 21:05 - Jun 9 COME ON ITFC/CLEGG/EVANS/ PJ/CHOPS/CHOPS AGENT!!!! We're all waiting!!!!
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SamPentas added 21:12 - Jun 9 I hear Chopra HAS signed due to be unvieled tommorow along with St Ledger AND Creswell!!! I hope to god this is true!!!
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nickforeveritfc added 21:12 - Jun 9 YESSSSSS!! This would be a great signing i havn't been this excited since we beat arsenal hahaha :)
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churchmans added 21:13 - Jun 9 i hope kirbysriker your right
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TimmyH added 21:14 - Jun 9 He's got quality no doubt, but not sure he had the best of seasons, anybody know how many goals he scored last season? A welcome addition all the same.
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dreblue added 21:18 - Jun 9 SamPentas - hope this isn't you trying wind us all up!! WHere did you hear that from?
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dreblue added 21:18 - Jun 9 SamPentas - hope this isn't you trying wind us all up!! WHere did you hear that from?
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ipswich85 added 21:25 - Jun 9 Chopra in ingimarsson joining soon st ledger hopefully joining soon and Bullard to sign aswell
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dreblue added 21:26 - Jun 9 wishful thinking ipswich85??? I think we can forget about Bullard, that's for sure.
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ipswich85 added 21:27 - Jun 9 And Keith treacy signs aswell
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ForeverTractorBoy added 21:28 - Jun 9 Well at least we can all go to bed happy tonight... wake up in the morning and see the headline 'Town sign trio' Chops ... St Ledger ... ingimarsson HAPPY DAYSSS !!!
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ipswich85 added 21:29 - Jun 9 Dreblue that was me dreaming we will prob end up getting now of them
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dreblue added 21:33 - Jun 9 I did think it was you dreaming. For those thinking we will have more than one person signed and announced, again I think you are dreaming!! I really wish I am wrong but considering how things have gone in the tranfer window for us in the last 3 years I would be happy with just one announcement tomorrow. Ipswich85 - all the names you have mentioned would be great signing and much needed! Fingers crossed! COYB

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Crazee added 21:46 - Jun 9 Dear God, please let this happen and not for it to become another giant let down!
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Norwichbeater added 21:47 - Jun 9 go to sleep all it will all be revealed tommorow
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GetInTheGameScowcrof added 22:01 - Jun 9 Also says on Wikipedia that Cresswell has signed for Bristol City
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