Exclusive: Everton line up striker swoop, PL rivals ready to consider 'big-money offer'

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 2 June 2026 11:15, UK West Ham United are ready to “consider” any “big-money” offers that come in for Taty Castellanos this summer amid interest from Everton, sources have told Football Insider. Everton have a new striker as one of their top priorities for the upcoming window, and view a £25m swoop for Castellanos as a move that would provide good value for money. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future.

VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Taty Castellanos’ agent already working on summer exitFormer West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider last week that Castellanos’ agent is already working to find a move for him this summer, as the frontman is not keen on the idea of playing second-tier football next term. Brown understands that his camp have already been speaking to clubs to try and drum up interest for their client, which could ultimately force West Ham into a sale.

Everton already working on second West Ham raidFootball Insider revealed last week that Everton are also working on a deal to sign West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf this summer, as part of a second raid at the London Stadium. Diouf was one of the few bright sparks for West Ham in their dismal 2025-26 campaign, as he ended the Premier League season with five assists to his name.David Moyes is keen to add further quality to his squad in both full-back positions, and Diouf is a player who ticks several boxes in terms of the profile that he is looking for. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.