Ipswich Town close to signing Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra for £1.5 million.

400 Characters: Ipswich Town is close to signing Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra for £1.5 million, according to reports. The 27-year-old is expected to visit Portman Road for talks and a medical, with a potential signing by the weekend. Ipswich had previously targeted Chopra during Roy Keane's time in charge, and have remained interested in the former Sunderland and Newcastle player.