Sunderland boss Roy Keane has rejected an approach from Cardiff City for striker Michael Chopra.

After seeing Chopra net the winner at Aston Villa, Keane said: "How close was Chopra to going back to Cardiff? I can tell you it wasn't speculation. I get phone calls about lots of my players - but Michael is going nowhere.

"I admire Dave Jones for chancing his arm. He fancied his chances of getting Michael back.

"There is nothing wrong with that. David got a very polite no from me - just like he was very helpful to me when I was trying to buy Chopra last summer."