Michael Chopra could leave Cardiff if the transfer fee was big enough

The former Newcastle striker, 23, only recently signed a contract extension to commit himself to the club until 2011.

But the 22-goal man was sent off in Saturday's 1-0 loss at QPR, getting a second yellow after the final whistle for a spat with Rangers' Lee Camp.

"Of course he might want to stay. But if someone comes in and the price is right, he would go," Jones said.

"I think, by signing the new contract, he's shown he does want to stay.

"But if a big club come knocking offering a lot of money, it can be hard to turn it down."

Saturday's defeat at Loftus Road effectively ended the Bluebirds' remaining slim hopes of making the Championship play-offs.

Jones admitted that in the injury absence of captain Darren Purse, Riccy Scimeca and Glenn Loovens his side were lacking a leader on the pitch.

The Cardiff manager has targeted the need for more experienced players to strengthen for next season.

"This year I'm pleased with my youngsters, even though they've had good and bad performance," he added.

"What you're hoping is that next season they'll learn from it and they'll be better, and if I can get better players in then they'll grow along with that as well.

"But at the moment without the three big 'uns in there - your Loovens, your Purse and your Riccies - we don't seem to have a voice on the pitch."