West Ham finally ready Valentin Castellanos transfer after £26m development
West Ham United may need to pay around £26million to sign Lazio striker Taty Castellanos in the winter transfer window.
The Hammers are looking to bolster their attack in January and have had their eyes on the Argentine centre-forward for some time now.
Castellanos was linked with a move to the London Stadium in the summer, but a deal didn’t end up materialising.
With Nuno Espirito Santo potentially set to lose Niclas Fullkrug in the coming weeks, the Irons should take advantage of the 27-year-old attacker’s situation in Italy.
Valentin Castellanos wants move to England amid West Ham United interest
Castellanos would jump at the chance of moving to the Premier League, according to Il Messaggero.
The news outlet reports on 10 December that the Hammers are “ready to finally make a move” for the striker, but they also have AC Milan’s Santiago Gimenez on their radar at the London Stadium.
It’s been claimed that Lazio are willing to green-light the Argentina international’s exit in January if they receive an acceptable offer.
The centre-forward is looking to renew his hopes of playing at the 2026 World Cup, and it will be interesting to see whether the Irons can convince him.
Nuno has relied on Callum Wilson to lead the line in recent matches, and while the veteran forward has done well, there’s evidently a lack of depth up front in E20.
The addition of a new number nine feels important at the East London outfit, but only time will tell whether Castellanos is the one for them.
Niclas Fullkrug exit agreement to open door for prolific striker transfer
Fullkrug’s departure may help fund Ivan Toney’s move to the London Stadium amid speculation over the Al-Ahli striker’s future.
West Ham are arguably in need of a proven Premier League goalscorer, and the England international may just be what they’re looking for.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| 18 | 12 | 2 | 1404 |
The 29-year-old showcased his prolificacy during his time at Brentford, scoring 20 goals in 33 League matches in the 2022-23 season.
In terms of the finances required, Toney will arguably cost more than Castellanos, but his experience in the English top flight may be invaluable in the Hammers’ bid to avoid relegation.
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