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West Ham forward Mauro Zarate has been targeted by Spanish club Malaga.

The 28-year-old Argentinian has scored five goals in 20 appearances during his current spell at Upton Park.

He is behind Diafra Sakho, currently injured, Andy Carroll and Enner Valencia in the pecking order, however.

Zarate’s current contract ends in 2017. His older brother Ariel spent four years at Malaga between 1998 and 2002.

Meanwhile, midfielder Diego Poyet is heading back to Championship Charlton on loan for the rest of the season.

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The 20-year-old, who quit the Valley two years ago, is available after ending a similar stint in the second tier with MK Dons.