Lazio striker Mauro Zarate is set to sign for Dynamo Kiev.

Zarate spent last term on loan at Inter Milan.

The player's agent Luis Ruzzi, told Lalaziosiamonoi.it: "We spoke with the Dynamo president about 10 days ago.

"Mauro was immediately left fascinated by their project. We are talking about a permanent transfer.

"The boy is happy, he's married to the cause and there are no other alternatives for him - it's either Lazio or Dynamo."