Zola has struggled to make an impact this season

Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi says out-of-favour striker Calvin Zola's move away from the club could be delayed by injury.

Despite being last season's top-scorer, Zola has not featured since October and has played just eight games this term.

Gradi told BBC Radio Stoke : "Calvin has not been fit for a long time and it may be difficult for a club to take a chance on him."

The 25-year-old Congolese forward becomes a free agent in the summer.

Before his injury problems, Zola turned down a string of loan moves, including Southend, Bradford, and Burton Albion.

And Shrewsbury Town offered the former Tranmere forward a permanent deal but the striker opted to remain at Gresty Road.

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