Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones says he would consider re-signing Blues striker Michael Chopra. Jones was Chopra’s manager at Cardiff and says he keeps in touch with the 29-year-old frontman, who was made available for transfer by Town at the end of last season despite having a year left on his contract.

Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, Jones said: “If Chops is available, it’s something that we’d consider.

“I know Chops well and I know he’s had a lot of problems over the last couple of years and I’m sure there would be plenty of questions asked whoever took him.

"But Chops on his day is a quality goalscorer and it’s something that I would have to sit down with the chairman and the player and look at if we were.”

Regarding reported talks with Chopra and the Blues, Jones revealed that the striker is amongst a number of his former players he keeps in regular contact with: “I spoke to him in the summer, we didn’t speak about signing or whatever. He phones me up now and again to see how my family are, I’ll do the same with him.

“That’s just a conversation, if that then leads on to people saying we’re after him or whatever, I can’t do anything about that.”

Meanwhile, Chopra is reported to have held talks with Barnsley today, the Tykes also having been linked with a move for the former England U21 international over the weekend.

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RetroBlue added 17:05 - Jul 22 Go on Mr Jones, take a risk on Chops. You know you want to!
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chiddley added 17:12 - Jul 22 Please just take him away, does everything off the pitch but very little on it!
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Len_Brennan added 17:14 - Jul 22 Good man Jonesy, you mad cabbage!
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jas0999 added 17:17 - Jul 22 So, Barnsley are interested as well? EADT claim he rejected them last week!
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KuqiCoup added 17:17 - Jul 22 Dear Dave Jones, While Michael has been here he has been a model professional. A real 100% who gives everything. His scoring record of about 17 goals in 70 games or whatever it is is badly scewed by the lack of chances we created. His banning from BHA was down to their fans over reacting to a silly banner we had and he is a real gent who often engages with the fans via social media. We would all be devasted to see him leave and hope you don't offer him terms. It'd be a real shame. KuqiCoup. PS. I am driving to Sheffield this week and will happily bring the lovely Mr Chopra, free of charge for his fine service to the football club.

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village_blue added 17:18 - Jul 22 Just watch Chopra sign for someone else and do a Scotland and start scoring again.
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Mark added 17:21 - Jul 22 “If Chops is available, it's something that we'd consider." It doesn't sound like the deal is about to be completed, does it?!
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superblues1969 added 17:25 - Jul 22 Well he's crap, got a bad attitude and obviously couldnt back a winner if there was a one horse race so I can only assume the car park needs re-tarmacing at Hillsborough!!
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Bluetone added 17:27 - Jul 22 @Mark Football Manager keeps cards close to his chest shock.
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Robbie12345 added 17:32 - Jul 22 Sign him.. And quick! Don't care to who, just get rid of him! Haha
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Popeye added 17:48 - Jul 22 Poor old Stu Watson, he thought this was a good exclusive!
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RaymondovicBlue added 18:17 - Jul 22 The man has had massive addition problems which have totally affected his life and therefore his performance on and off the field. I hope he gets a new fresh start that does not cost ITFC too much to facilitate. Like others have said, I am proud that we have tried to help the guy, and as disappointed as any that it has not worked out positively. Hope he does well wherever he moves to, but not when they play us ... that said, our defence will keep him in their pocket just like any other forward line we face next year. We can afford to be gracious, can't we?

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RaymondovicBlue added 18:18 - Jul 22 I obviously mean "addiCtion" problems!
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Michael11 added 18:43 - Jul 22 Go on Dave, i dare you!
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H1960 added 18:46 - Jul 22 I seem to remember Dave Jones quoting Chopra as high maintenance after he came to us from Cardiff, so I very much doubt he will be stupid enough to take him on again!
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kerryblue added 18:54 - Jul 22 Go on Chopra do one you waste of skin,see if Wednesday will prevent you getting two broken legs the next time ,you wont find another club that will stick by you like we did and you had the stupidity to fall out with the fans off with you ,next time we see you will be rolling in the gates of the sporting chance saying how its everyone else s fault
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yorksblue added 19:01 - Jul 22 I'll put him up whilst negotiations take place, then show him the Casino outside the ground.
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IpswichLewis added 19:06 - Jul 22 YES MR JONES, MAKE MY DAY! YOU HAVE CHOPRA, AND WE CAN HAVE WICKHAM...
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DBlues added 19:07 - Jul 22 RaymondovicBlue, due to his money problems "addition" is apt too Let's hope the rumours are true and he is on his way. It would be good to have a side concentrating on matters on the pitch instead of off it.
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H1960 added 19:31 - Jul 22 Cant we send him on a one way ticket up tee A140? I hear the scum are looking for a partner for Van Wollfswinkel now fat boy has gone to wigan.
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h32 added 19:33 - Jul 22 ....... always knew you were an ITFC Fan 'Mr Jones' - now prove it - SIGN CHOPRA NOW, please don't wait another day.
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h32 added 19:46 - Jul 22 ........ unless of course Mr Chopra you wish to repent, repay, and start playing the way you should have at this Club ............' I'm sure it was a Pig I just saw fly past me'.
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TimmyH added 19:59 - Jul 22 Mr Jones he'll score you 30+ this coming season, just ask him - he'll look a real dynamo in the pre-season and won't need to go to rehab in the USA to get over his gambling addiction as he's now 'clean'. Go for it Mr Jones.
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sadler added 20:05 - Jul 22 Love how there Was a bet avertised on towns next game on the bottom of this article! Get rid of the waste!
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cunning_stunt added 21:47 - Jul 22 I'd always rated Jones as a manager, not any longer.
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