West Ham United's Mauro Zarate heading back to Serie A?

Fiorentina have reportedly reached advanced negotiations to take West Ham United attacker Mauro Zarate back to Italy.

The Argentine had stints in Serie A with Lazio and Inter Milan prior to his arrival at Upton Park in 2014.

However, according to Sky Sport Italia, the 29-year-old is close to securing a return, with Florence his destination.

The report adds that the deal will initially be a loan, with the option to make it permanent at the end of the season for £1.5m.

Zarate has scored five goals from his 21 appearances in all competitions this term.