The sale of Akor Adams to Venezia for over 20 million allows Sevilla FC to seek a reliable forward. Taty Castellanos, from West Ham, is the preferred option.
The sporting management of Sevilla FC is working against the clock to find a reliable replacement for Akor Adams, who was transferred to Venezia FC for a figure exceeding 20 million euros. Among the names being considered by the club, the Argentine Taty Castellanos, currently at West Ham United, stands out as the favourite to lead the attack under Luis García Plaza.
The 27-year-old forward, who is an international with the Argentine national team managed by Lionel Scaloni, has informed the London club of his refusal to play in the English Second Division following West Ham's relegation. His priority is to return to LaLiga, where he shone at Girona FC, and Sevilla FC sees his situation as a market opportunity.
The operation will not be straightforward. West Ham paid 29 million euros for Castellanos to SS Lazio, and the high cost of a permanent transfer makes the loan option more appealing. Sevilla FC, with liquidity following Adams' sale, is preparing a loan proposal until the end of the season to convince the player.
However, Real Betis has also entered the bidding, turning the negotiation into a derby in the boardrooms. Both Sevilla clubs need a top-level forward, and the final decision will depend on each club's ability to meet the demands of West Ham and Castellanos himself.
For Sevilla fans, the potential arrival of a player of Castellanos' calibre represents a boost of excitement. The Argentine, with experience in LaLiga and a proven goal-scoring instinct, fits the profile of forward the club is seeking: young, but with international experience. His adaptation to García Plaza's style of play would, in principle, be quick, given his knowledge of Spanish football.
Sevilla FC hopes to close the operation in the coming days, before the transfer market closes. The competition with Betis adds urgency to the negotiations, but the Nervionense board is confident in their financial proposal and sporting project to attract the player.
Meanwhile, the fans remain attentive to the movements of the sporting management, which is also considering other alternatives in case the Castellanos route becomes complicated.
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