Irons hammer out brilliant Zarate terms

West Ham have agreed an excellent financial deal following Mauro Zarate’s switch to Queens Park Rangers.

With the player in great demand from Premier League, La Liga and Serie A clubs, we have been able to negotiate a top dollar package from the Hoops.

ClaretandHugh understands that Rangers have agreed to pay the whole of Zarate’s £40k a week wages over the six months he will be at the club and the Hammers have also agreed a loan fee in addition.

That is believed to be in or around £500,000 with the deal being boosted by late interest from Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew.

A Hammers source said: “The deal is done and both sides are happy. It should be an interesting six months for Rangers and us.”