Newcastle & Sunderland said to want Zarate, QPR linked with Hendrie

Mauro Zarate is keen to join QPR despite interest from Newcastle and Sunderland, the Daily Mirror say.

West Ham striker Zarate, 27, has had a medical ahead of a proposed loan move to Loftus Road.

It is claimed that other clubs want him but that he does not want to move away from London.

Striker Zarate had a medical at QPR on Tuesday
Striker Zarate had a medical at QPR on Tuesday

Meanwhile, QPR are looking to sign Scotland Under-21 left-back Stephen Hendrie from Hamilton Academical for £2m, according to the Daily Mail.

It comes after comments made by Hamilton chairman Les Gray, who believes Hendrie, 19, is being monitored by the R’s as well as West Ham.

Gray is quoted as saying: “West Ham have been watching Stephen for some time, as have several major clubs including QPR. That’s the level we are discussing.

“There is nothing concrete at this stage, but that will all kick off now I am sure.

“He is under contract, under 23, has played over 100 games and is part of the Scotland Under19 set-up.

“So if somebody was to come in with the right offer we would not stand in the boy’s way. We promote our kids and encourage them to move to the next level.”


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