Michael Chopra seals Ipswich move

Ipswich have signed striker Michael Chopra from fellow npower Championship club Cardiff for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with the Suffolk club and scored 25 goals in 73 league games in his second permanent stint at the Bluebirds.

Chopra told his new club's official website http://www.itfc.co.uk: "I enjoyed my time at Cardiff but this is a new start for me at Ipswich and I'm looking forward to it.

"I spoke to the manager (Paul Jewell) and was impressed with his plans for the club. I know some of the players here as well and from talking to them, it was clear there is real ambition at Ipswich."