#Tatywatch: Transfer news and rumors

Will Taty Castellanos leave New York City during the summer transfer window? It seems likely: Word on street is that the 23-year-old striker will be playing for a top-tier European league in the fall. Which club will buy him and at what price remain a mystery despite new rumors surfacing regularly.

Hudson River Blue will collect those reports and whispers here, and present them without comment: It’s up to the reader to decide which pass the smell test.

TATY CASTELLANOS LEAVES NYCFC, WILL JOIN GIRONA FC: The 23-year-old striker gets his wish to play in La Liga, joins the newly-promoted club on one-year loan (Hudson River Blue, July 25)

It’s time to press pause on #TatyWatch: Taty Castellanos will join La Liga side Girona FC on a one-year loan. New York City FC made the official announcement earlier this hour, confirming a rumor that first surfaced last week...

Spanish sports journalist Alex Luna tweets that “Taty Castellanos is on course for Girona FC” (Alex Luna, Twitter, July 25)

Taty Castellanos to Girona FC? (Hudson River Blue, July 19)

After months of speculation and weeks of chatter it looks like Taty Castellanos will leave New York City FC and MLS to play in the first division of a major European league.
In recent days, rumors surfaced linking Castellanos and La Liga side Girona FC. Both clubs are a part of City Football Group, the parent company of Manchester City and eleven other teams around the world. Neither NYCFC nor Girona have issued a comment on the deal.

El Girona tiene avanzado el fichaje de Taty Castellanos (Marca, July 19)

One month after climbing to La Liga, Girona has not yet announced any new additions for its squad... One of the most advanced negotiations is for of Valentín ”Taty” Castellanos, a battering ram from New York City... Although the signing of the striker for Girona is almost done, there are still details to be worked out between clubs and it seems that the Argentine will play the next match for his club against Inter Miami.

“Taty Castellanos will play his farewell game with NYCFC this week, then his move to Girona will be completed in the following days.” (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter, July 19)

Fabrizio Romano expects Taty Castellanos “to join City Group side Girona very soon” (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter, July 18)

Video: Taty on his future (Michele Giannone of TUDN, July 9)

The future of Taty Castellanos could be decided in “the next few days, or this week...”

Taty Castellanos transfer latest: NYCFC maintain $15 million valuation (MLS.com, June 13)

New York City FC star forward Taty Castellanos remains in a holding pattern. His future is likely in Europe or at one of South America’s most storied clubs. But for now, updates are sparse...
“As of now, there’s no tangible update, really,” sporting director David Lee told media at a virtual press conference Monday. “We haven’t received an offer that we think is acceptable. Until that happens, Taty will remain with our team, continue to perform and score goals for us. When more offers come, we’ll assess them and decide if it’s right.”

Leeds United lead race to sign New York City striker Valentin Castellanos (MOT Leeds News, June 13)

Leeds United are now leading the race to sign New York City striker Valentin Castellanos this summer, according to Dean Jones on Sunday evening [12 June].
The self-proclaimed transfer insider has reported that many clubs have scouted the Argentine, but it is the Whites who are out in front as things stand...

Valentin Castellanos transfer: NYCFC asking price not met amid Leeds interest (90min, June 10)

New York City FC are yet to receive a suitable offer for striker Valentin Castellanos amid intense Premier League interest, sources have confirmed to 90min...

Nottingham Forest se aproxima da contratação de Castellanos, alvo de Palmeiras e River (TNT Sports, June 7)

O futuro do atacante Valentín ‘Taty’ Castellanos pode ser na Premier League. Segundo informações do jornalista Germán García Grova, da ‘TyC Sports’, o Nottingham Forest pode acertar sua contratação...

Leeds United transfers state of play as Whites linked with triple swoop and second signing close (Yorkshire Evening Post, June 7)

... Reports have linked Leeds with Taty Castellanos, New York City’s Argentine forward, but the YEP understands he is not currently on the list of top targets...

How Valentin Castellanos would fit into Jesse Marsch’s new-look Leeds United (Leeds Live, June 7)

The Argentine striker continues to be linked to Leeds United...

Everton: Toffees could fight Leeds for Valentin Castellanos (Transfer Tavern, June 4)

Everton look set to rival Leeds United for the signature of New York City FC striker Valentin Castellanos...

Leeds United offered Valentin Castellanos; Man City pass on first option (90min, June 3)

New York City FC’s Valentin Castellanos could be on his way to the Premier League with Leeds United this summer, sources have told 90min...

Leeds: Orta and Kinnear spotted near home of Whites target (Transfer Tavern, June 2)

Leeds United officials Victor Orta and Angus Kinnear have been spotted in New York, just over five miles away from the stadium of a rumoured summer transfer target...

Leeds United chiefs Victor Orta and Angus Kinnear spotted in New York amid speculation (MOT Leeds News, June 1)

Victor Orta and Angus Kinner have been spotted in New York amid speculation surrounding a full Leeds United takeover by the 49ers.
New York City FC striker Valentin Castellanos has also been linked with a move to Elland Road while there are also obvious connections to the States in Jesse Marsch and new signing Brenden Aaronson...

No Irons interest in reported transfer target (Claret and Hugh, May 29)

David Moyes has no interest in Argentinan striker Taty Castellanos Claret and Hugh has learned this afternoon...

2 reasons why Leeds United’s suggested move for MLS striker makes perfect sense (Leeds All Over, May 28)

Leeds’ transfer business is set to see them add plenty to their squad ahead of the 2022/23 season, as Jesse Marsch hopes he can steer the side well clear of similar relegation threats this time around. To do that, a striker is likely to be a route the club explores, and they could source one of the MLS’ finest to do so...

Everton: Toffees eyeing Valentin Castellanos (Transfer Tavern, May 28)

Everton are reportedly now eyeing up a move to sign Valentin Castellanos this summer...

Everton, Newcastle Join Race for Valentin Castellanos (The Hard Tackle, May 28)

Everton and Newcastle United have joined the chase for Valentin Castellanos, who could depart New York City FC in this European window...

Newcastle and Everton going after MLS forward – €14m bid from another team already rejected (Sport Witness, May 27)

Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web today details the race for the signing of New York City forward Valentin Castellanos, who’s been drawing the interest from several sides lately.
The report is mostly focused on the chase from Bologna, who seem to have been the latest side to follow the 23-year-old...

Bologna, approccio per Castellanos ma era una idea di Bigon — Ci sono due inglesi (Tuto Mercato, May 27)

Il Bologna è uno dei club interessati a Valentin Castellanos, attaccante argentino di proprietà del New York City con cui si è laureato capocannoniere della scorsa Major League Soccer, e ora a caccia di una occasione in Europa, avendo già declinato una proposta del River da 14 milioni...

Leeds want 53-goal sensation but £45m star could leave Elland Road (Gamesport, May 26)

...New signing Brenden Aaronson was the long-term primary target and there will be links with other US-based players, with the name of New York City FC’s Valentin Castellanos one to keep an eye on. He’s a 23-year-old Argentine forward and already boasts 53 career goals for NYCFC....

Rumor: West Ham United able to meet $16 million asking price for Taty Castellanos (Hudson River Blue, May 25)

Earlier today, it was reported that West Ham United will meet the $16 million asking price for New York City FC striker Taty Castellanos. West Ham is prepared to pay the full sticker price to sign Castellanos according to British tabloid the Mirror...