Record Cardiff signing Michael Chopra has vowed to hit the goal trail again following his 4million return from Sunderland.

Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee.

On-loan Cardiff striker Michael Chopra is relishing the “special” derby game with Swansea at Ninian Park on Sunday.The Sunderland forward is also hoping the Bluebirds can use the Championship clash to get their promotion bid back on track following last month’s 3-0 defeat to Sheffield United.

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Michael Chopra has rubbished claims made by Sunderland old boy Gary Rowell that he didn’t want to score against his old club Newcastle.

Michael Chopra has hit back at suggestions he did not want to score against former club Newcastle.

Michael Chopra has hit back at suggestions he did not want to score against hometown club Newcastle for arch-rivals Sunderland.The 25-year-old passed up the chance to win the derby clash at St James’ Park on February 1 when, having gone in on goal with just minutes remaining, he elected to square for Kenwyne Jones rather than testing goalkeeper Steve Harper.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has dismissed claims Michael Chopra was sent out on loan after missing a good late chance against Newcastle.Chopra was shipped out on loan to Cardiff again this week but was through on goal in his last game for the Black Cats at St James’ Park but opted to try to pass instead of shoot and the chance was lost.

Striker Michael Chopra has beaten the transfer deadline to complete his return to Championship promotion chasers Cardiff from Sunderland.The 25-year-old has signed an initial loan deal until the end of the season with an agreement in place to make the move permanent in the summer.

Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia says they will consider a bid for striker Michael Chopra from Cardiff but is hopeful he will remain with the club.