Leeds United return for Valentin Castellanos, £21.8m offer could be enough
Leeds United have suddenly reignited their interest in Lazio striker Valentin Castellanos ahead of the winter transfer window.
The Argentine international has re-emerged as a target for the Whites, with his situation at the Stadio Olimpico uncertain.
Castellanos has been a long-term target at Elland Road, and it looks like the West Yorkshire outfit are ready to take advantage of his situation.
Daniel Farke has been blessed with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt the Peacocks to have more depth in the number nine position.
Lazio to consider £21.8m offer for Leeds United target Valentin Castellanos
Castellanos is eager to leave Lazio in January after struggling for regular starts under Maurizio Sarri, according to Il Messaggero.
The news outlet reports, via La Lazio Siamo Noi on 29 December, that the Whites have re-entered the race for the centre-forward’s signature at Elland Road.
It’s been claimed that an offer worth around £21.8m could open the door for the 27-year-old’s exit, with the Serie A club not really keen on his departure.
The West Yorkshire outfit are joined by West Ham United in their pursuit of Castellanos, with Flamengo also keeping tabs on him.
Lukas Nmecha’s return from injury is a massive boost for Farke, with the forward pivotal to the German manager’s plans after the shift to a 5-3-2 formation.
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Daniel Farke surely plans to sanction once Elland Road exit after Valentin Castellanos interest
Willy Gnonto is being linked with a move away from Elland Road, with Fiorentina emerging as potential suitors for the Italian youngster.
With the change in system at Leeds, wing-backs have become more prominent in Farke’s thinking, with two strikers up top.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| Serie A | 11 | 2 | 3 | 694 |
The 22-year-old winger has had to settle for game time off the bench in recent matches and could potentially push for an exit for better opportunities away from Elland Road.
With Profitability and Sustainability Rules surely a concern in LS11, Gnonto may have to be sacrificed to pull off a move for Castellanos in January.
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