Lazio Track Three Strikers as They Look to Replace West Ham-Bound Castellanos | OneFootball

Lazio have identified their three favorite targets to replace Taty Castellanos, who is finalising his transfer to West Ham United.

Taty Castellanos on the Verge of Completing West Ham Transfer

The Biancocelesti have agreed to sell the Argentine centre-forward to the Hammers on a deal worth €30 million. The 27-year-old bid his Lazio teammates farewell on Friday morning before emptying his closet, as he prepares to fly to London. Nevertheless, Maurizio Sarri is expecting the management to bring him a competent replacement in the coming days.

Lazio Eyeing Three Strikers

According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Manuele Baiocchini (via Gianlucadimarzio.com), the Aquile are following three attackers, beginning with Giacomo Raspadori, even though Roma have the upper hand in the race.

Lazio Hopeful of Snatching Giacomo Raspadori Away from Roma

Atletico Madrid have already informed the 25-year-old that they have reached an agreement with the Giallorossi on a loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season, thus giving him the green light to join Gian Piero Gasperini’s ranks. However, Lazio have yet to give up on this front, as they will try to lure the former Napoli man to the other half of Rome.

Maurizio Sarri Still Interested in Mikel Oyarzabal

While Raspadori remains Sarri’s ultimate dream, the Lazio boss is also a keen admirer of Mikel Oyarzabal, whom he had already requested last summer, before being impeded by the transfer ban. However, the 28-year-old Spaniard wouldn’t come on the cheap, as Real Sociedad won’t relinquish their stalwart for anything less than €30 million.

Joaquin Panichelli Lands on Lazio Shortlist

Finally, Joaquin Panichelli is the newest name on the shortlist, although he’s still considered a fallback option. The 23-year-old is an Argentine bomber who rose through the ranks ot Racing Club and River Plate.

After experiences in Spain at Alaves and Mirandes, the Cordoba native joined Strasbourg last summer and has cemented himself as one of the best revelations in Ligue 1, scoring 10 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions.