West Ham striker Mauro Zarate is set to undergo a medical at QPR ahead of a possible loan move to Loftus Road.

The 27-year-old only joined West Ham in the summer from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield but has struggled to hold down a first-team place, making only five Premier League starts.

Zarate, who has scored two goals for the Hammers, could complete the move before QPR’s FA Cup game against Sheffield United this weekend.

He had a spell on loan at Birmingham City in 2008, scoring four goals in his 14 appearances, and has also played for Inter Milan and Lazio.

Meanwhile, Rangers are also hoping to sign Ryan Manning, 18, from Irish side Galway.

Manning, a Republic of Ireland Under-19 international, can play up front or in midfield and has attracted interest from a number of English clubs.

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