QPR boss Harry Redknapp is happy to get a loan deal for West Ham United striker Mauro Zarate over the line.

Redknapp will hope Zarate can boost QPR's goal threat alongside prolific striker Charlie Austin in the Loftus Road club's Premier League survival fight.

"We're really pleased to bring Mauro in. He's a good footballer, someone with great ability who can play as a number 10," said Redknapp.

"I first saw him when he was on loan at Birmingham quite a few years back and I actually tried to take him to Portsmouth back then.

"He's a more-than capable player, he's already shown that, and hopefully he can come in here and do well for us."