West Ham striker Taty Castellanos demands transfer after relegation, Sevilla and Real Betis interested
West Ham United striker Taty Castellanos has reportedly told the club he wants to leave following their relegation to the Championship. The 27-year-old Argentina international, who joined from Lazio in January 2026 for €29 million, has no intention of playing in England's second tier and is prioritizing a return to La Liga. Spanish outlet Vamos Mi Sevilla FC reports that Sevilla and Real Betis are both pursuing the forward, setting up a transfer battle between the Andalusian rivals. Castellanos scored six Premier League goals in 18 appearances for West Ham but could not prevent relegation. A loan deal with an option or obligation to buy is considered the most likely structure, as West Ham is reluctant to take a significant financial loss. Castellanos' departure would follow other high-profile exits, including Mateus Fernandes' £85m move to Tottenham and Crysencio Summerville's £65m transfer to Al-Hilal.
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