... Newcastle United and Sunderland are set to battle it out for the signature of West Ham United's Argentine striker Mauro Zarate.
According to The Mirror, the 27-year-old has struggled to force his way into Sam Allardyce's side in recent weeks, and West Ham are understood to be willing to let the forward leave on loan.
He has managed two goals in seven appearances for the Hammers this season, and if he is not good enough for West Ham ... why would he be the answer to our goalscoring problems?
ANOTHER bargain-bin signing.