Italian press rumours suggest that Lazio chief Claudio Lotito is ready to splash the cash in order to make Argentine Mauro Zarate’s loan deal permanent. 
The former Birmingham striker secured a loan move to the Formello-based outfit from Qatar club Al-Sadd this summer, with an option to buy his full rights next year.
The “Zarate Kid’ has enjoyed a fabulous start to life in Serie A and has already six goals to his name so far.
According to Rome-based paper Il Messaggero, President Lotito has started talks with the striker’s representatives and has reportedly tabled a mega-offer of €8m for five years.
The outspoken Aquile president met last night with Zarate’s brother Sergio, who is also his agent, and there are high hopes that the 21-year-old will put pen to paper on his new deal very soon.
However, the Laziali also need to complete negotiations with Al-Sadd, as the option to finalize his permanent transfer expires next April and the Biancocelesti are expected to pay the Qatar club €15m.
The Gazzetta dello Sport claims that there will not be any hitches, though, as Lazio are expected to resolve the situation by the end of 2008.
Afterwards, Lotito will turn his attention to another contract renewal, that of fan favourite Goran Pandev, whose current deal is set to run out in
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