Monday 5 January 2015 12:36, UK
West Ham striker Mauro Zarate has only to complete the second part of his medical before his proposed six-month loan move to QPR goes ahead, Sky sources understand.
Zarate has scored twice in eight appearances for the Hammers this season after joining from Argentine side Velez Sarsfield in the summer.
He has since fallen out of favour, slipping behind Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho and Carlton Cole in the Upton Park pecking order, and has not featured for Sam Allardyce’s side since the 2-1 win at West Brom on December 2.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is keen to add to his striking options to boost their survival hopes and is prepared to offer Zarate the opportunity to impress at Loftus Road.
Redknapp must wait a little longer though, to see if Zarate can pass the second phase of his medical and secure a move from east to west London.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed that QPR are the only club bidding to sign Zarate.
