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Sunderland have agreed a £5million fee with Cardiff City for top scorer Michael Chopra, according to Sky Sports News.

The former Newcastle United striker enjoyed an impressive debut season at Ninian Park, notching 22 goals in 42 Championship appearances.

He also scored both goals in Cardiff's 2-1 win at Sunderland last October and is now discussing a move to the Stadium of Light.

Bluebirds boss Dave Jones recently revealed the club had fielded no offers for the 23-year-old and stressed his wish to hang on to Chopra.

But Jones also acknowledged that every player has his price and it appears Sunderland have matched Cardiff's valuation.

Roy Keane has moved for Chopra after pulling out of a £6million deal to sign David Nugent from Preston North End.

Meanwhile, Iraq international Nashat Akram is still waiting for an update on Sunderland's reported interest in his services.

The midfielder claimed last month that talks were being held over a potential move from his current Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab, but has heard nothing since.

Akram said: "I haven't heard anything. My agent is dealing with everything, but for now I am playing at the Asian Cup and I am concentrating only on this.

"I have never spoken to anyone at Sunderland, only my agent has talked to them.

"Of course I'd like to play in the Premier League, everybody wants to play there.

"I know about their coach Roy Keane and that would be good for me and good for Iraqi people."

Source: Skysports