November 5th 2008 will go down in history.
For most of the World, it will be Barack Obama becoming the first black President of USA, a momentous event. For Cardiff City fans, it will however be the unbelievable news that Michael Chopra is returning to the club.
The deal will initially be for a 2 month loan but there is a pervading feeling that it will be with a view to a permanent deal in January.
City have chased Chopra since the summer and as recently as 3 weeks ago. Rumours have been very strong for some time that Chops himself wanted to return as well despite recent games and goals for Sunderland in the Premiership.
His 1 season stop at Ninian Park saw him score 22 goals and become a God to the fans but it earned him a £5M deal to Sunderland at the start of last season. His time there has been troubled, often played out of position and marital/gambling troubles saw him spend some time in rehab yet he has 8 Premiership goals in 22 starts plus 16 sub outings.
The grapevine suggests City were moving for him anyway regardless of the injuries to Bothroyd and McCormack but it is likely that City accelerated their plans as a result. It is believed they can bring him back for half the sale fee. There is also a suggestion the club are still trying to get another striker as well with Newcastle United's Andy Carroll being mentioned as a short-term loan deal.
It is the most incredible news and love it!
Here are links to this evening's breaking news.
Michael Chopra rejoins Cardiff City on loan
Michael Chopra rejoins Cardiff CityWalesOnline
Bluebirds eye Chopra swoopSkySports
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