Juantaway striker?

Last updated : 09 October 2005 By Will Holyoak
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It is rumoured that Spanish striker Juan Ugarte is seeking a move away from Crewe Alexandra. Ugarte, who only joined the club on a free transfer in the summer, is reported to have said, "Of course now I wish I had have stayed with Wrexham."

The 25-year old striker has found himself way down the Gresty Road pecking order and has been told by Crewe boss Dario Gradi that he must be fitter and stronger if he wants to play Championship football.

Ugarte complained, "The manager is not giving me a chance, which he told me he would when I signed, but the only thing I can do is work hard." Ugarte went on to say, "I know I can score a lot of goals but I just need to play to prove it." Ugarte also confirmed that he is seeking a move away from the Cheshire club, "I wanted to go out on loan but [Gradi] told me to wait until the January transfer window."