Former Sunderland and Newcastle striker Michael Chopra is training with Hartlepool.

The Sunderland Echo says the 33-year-old has been involved with the Pools first-team this week.

And with new boss Dave Jones keen to add players to his ranks, it could be that out-of-work Chopra could be offered a deal until the end of the season.

Chopra is a free agent and last played on these shores for Scottish lower league side Alloa Athletic.

He took part in Pools' session at their Maiden Castle training base yesterday morning, on the day in which new boss Dave Jones took the helm.