Overview
- Reports from Italian outlets say paperwork is in progress after Lazio agreed a €30 million deal with West Ham for Valentin Castellanos.
- Castellanos is expected to travel to England in the coming days for medical examinations before the move is finalized.
- New York City F.C. is due €4.5 million from the transfer under the previously agreed 15% sell-on clause.
- Flamengo’s approach was rejected by the player, who prefers to remain in Europe and views the Premier League as an opportunity.
- Lazio has begun assessing 3–4 centre-forward options to replace him, with Jack Raspadori linked but described as closer to Roma and Andrea Pinamonti named as a less advanced option.