Crewe will allow midfielder Wayne Collins to leave the club on loan.

Collins, who is in his second spell at Gresty Road, has made only one appearance for the Railwaymen this season - as a substitute in the LDV Vans Trophy.

But manager Dario Gradi has denied reports that the 33-year-old has had his contract terminated.

The former Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday player still has 18 months to run on his existing deal, but has been made available for a temporary move.

Collins started over 100 league matches for Crewe before moving to Wednesday and then Fulham.

He returned to Crewe in July 2001 but has since started just 16 games.