West Ham United striker Taty Castellanos is attracting transfer interest already following a promising start to life at the London Stadium.
Flamengo, who recently signed Lucas Paqueta from West Ham, have shortlisted the Argentine centre-forward as one of the options to bolster their frontline.
According to [reports in Brazil](https://x.com/PapaRubroNegro/status/2023807771150369196?s=20), “one name that would be appealing (to Flamengo), if he wants to play in Brazil and West Ham United gets relegated, is Taty Castellanos.”
The eight-time Brazilian champions are hoping to sign a striker with a different profile to what they currently have, one that aids their high pressing with non-stop movement. Castellanos fits the bill.
West Ham raised eyebrows when they shelled out £25.2 million to sign Castellanos in the winter transfer window. He has managed two goals in eight appearances.
Despite the small returns, he has been a breath of fresh air in that centre-forward role for manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
His movement keeps defenders honest and creates space for others, such as [Crysencio Summerville](https://westhamblog.co.uk/west-ham-face-fight-to-keep-summerville-as-euro-clubs-show-interest/) and Jarrod Bowen, to shine.
However, football is ultimately judged on output, and West Ham must be ruthless if they want to climb the Premier League ladder.
Castellanos’ work rate, intelligent movement and ability to link play have been encouraging, but strikers are measured by goals.
At 27, he is entering what should be his peak years.
Yet, there is little evidence to suggest he can evolve into a 20-goal-a-season forward capable of consistently carrying West Ham’s attacking burden.
If Flamengo’s interest develops into a serious offer, the Hammers should carefully weigh the financial upside.
Recouping, or even profiting from, their £25.2 million investment would give the club valuable flexibility in the summer transfer market.
West Ham have not always been known for making sharp, forward-thinking sales, and this could represent a rare chance to reset their striker options.
Moving Castellanos on while his stock remains respectable could allow the club to pursue a more clinical, reliable goalscorer better suited to their long-term ambitions.