Watford transfer news: Hornets close in on deal to bring Fiorentina striker Mauro Zarate on loan until the end of the season

WATFORD are confident of completing a move for Fiorentina striker Mauro Zarate.

The Hornets have negotiated a deal to take the 29-year-old on loan until the end of the season with the option to make it a permanent switch in the summer.

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Former West Ham striker Zarate is struggling for a spot in the Italian side’s squad and the Viola are happy to let him leave.

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The Hornets have slumped massively in recent weeks after an impressive start to the season, but club chiefs are determined to back boss Walter Mazzarri.

The move for the 29-year-old striker is not the only piece of business they are prepared to push through to help the manager turn around their form.

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Another forward is believed to be on the wanted list after the club already completed a loan move for Tom Cleverley last week.

Mazzarri has struggled to learn the language since taking over the helm at Vicarage Road.

He has also has a crippling injury list to contend with.

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Watford have struggled for goals this season but they hope the arrival of Zarate will help to solve that problem.

They have also been linked with a move for Bournemouth’s Max Gradel.