Cardiff City chairman Gethin Jenkins says the recent takeover of his club by a Malaysian consortium means the Bluebirds do not have to sell striker Michael Chopra. Town are understood to have made offers of up to £4 million for the former Sunderland man, although Jenkins says reports of a bid are "speculation".

Jenkins, whose club settled their £1.9 million tax debt last week, said: "We're not in a position where we need to sell. With the new investment we're building a strong platform to go forward.

“And Michael Chopra is contracted to us and the reports of the bid is just speculation."

Town boss Roy Keane is understood to want to pair Chopra, who he signed when manager of Sunderland, with Connor Wickham next season.

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blue_moon09 added 18:31 - Jun 16 There's no way chopra would join you his at a club with a better manager, better players around him and a better chance of promotion next season his also loved by us bluebirds fans. why would he want to play in front of so called fans who moan and groan about who should be signed. Just speculation.
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Monkey_Blue added 18:50 - Jun 16 Who the feck are cardiff city?? Look, I'm not that convinced about him mate, gambling problem, and we have a moron for a manager, which means he wont get the best out of him anyway, but this is a bigger club with a bigger history and fans who might moan but they aren't a bunch of animals who bring shame on the game of football
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runaround added 18:58 - Jun 16 Interesting wording in the Cardiff chairmans statement where he says they dont have to sell. He doesnt say that Chopra isnt for sale. I think this has more mileage in it yet & a lot depends on just how much Keane wants him & how much we are willing to pay
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runaround added 18:58 - Jun 16 Interesting wording in the Cardiff chairmans statement where he says they dont have to sell. He doesnt say that Chopra isnt for sale. I think this has more mileage in it yet & a lot depends on just how much Keane wants him & how much we are willing to pay
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runaround added 18:59 - Jun 16 Interesting wording in the Cardiff chairmans statement where he says they dont have to sell. He doesnt say that Chopra isnt for sale. I think this has more mileage in it yet & a lot depends on just how much Keane wants him & how much we are willing to pay
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runaround added 18:59 - Jun 16 Interesting wording in the Cardiff chairmans statement where he says they dont have to sell. He doesnt say that Chopra isnt for sale. I think this has more mileage in it yet & a lot depends on just how much Keane wants him & how much we are willing to pay
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dirtydingusmagee added 19:50 - Jun 16 think we get your drift runaround ,So looks like we will have to start speculating all over again ,more tabloid rumours no doubt .
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Brad_C_ITFC added 20:44 - Jun 16 Will Ipswich ever sign anyone.... ? If this doesn't happen I will feel let down (again) yawn
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lozklein added 21:04 - Jun 16 How about buying Jordan Rhodes back? £2mil, perhaps? Scores lots in the 6 yard box
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Tractorog added 21:24 - Jun 16 "We're not in a position where we need to sell. Michael Chopra is contracted to us and the reports of the bid is just speculation" Cardiff City chief executive Gethin Jenkins If his business skills are anything like his command of English then Cardiff will be in trouble.
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leadbitter6 added 21:53 - Jun 16 ipswich 1992- Chopra wears the number 8 shirt not 9. so your wrong again.
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runaround added 21:53 - Jun 16 Sorry Dingus, that was my typing stutter making an unwanted appearance again! Damn modern technology!!
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bluearmy4life added 21:54 - Jun 16 Not looking good now at all. I gotta feeling we might not sign anybody before the season has that ever happend? Has roy ran out of ideas? With are current team we would'nt make the play offs no way ho zay not even close.
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dairec1 added 23:50 - Jun 16 I wonder would 4 million buy us someone like Nicky Maynard from B. City, probably and a bit of change also, anyone else like to see him come to the Town?
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generalpublic added 02:12 - Jun 17 we dont need to buy him either....how about buying the entire north korean defense and getting rid of keane.and get a good manager in so we can start the process of getting into the top division. this messing around with ex sunderland players and making silly offers on strikers who are not good enough is trying are patience..do we want to go up or are we happy with a big name no hoper manager and mid table div 2 status ? is there no desire in this clubs management and board to get us up ?....

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PeekFreans added 07:55 - Jun 17 Well, so much for that
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hype313 added 08:33 - Jun 17 Ipswich1992 - as much as Martlesham is a reasonable place to live, I cant imagine a premier league player buying a house there! maybe if it was 1975 then yes, but not with todays wages
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corshamblue added 10:05 - Jun 17 Hype, You'd be surprised! I'm sure we could all name a few that live in that area already!
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corshamblue added 10:06 - Jun 17 . . . Town players that is, not Premiership - last time I checked we were still in the Championship!
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BlueFinn added 11:31 - Jun 17 I think Gary Hooper is still available and for half of the price of Chopra.
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