Crystal Palace are making a late move to wreck QPR's loan deal for West Ham United striker Mauro Zarate.

The Mirror says the 27-year-old West Ham striker has had a medical at Loftus Road and has already agreed personal term with the west Londoners.

However, the deal has been delayed as the Hoops are now looking to lower the terms of the loan.

And Palace have since expressed a late interest.

Despite their 4-0 FA Cup third round win at non-League Dover on Sunday, the Eagles want more firepower up front as they prepare for a run-in relegation battle under new boss Alan Pardew.