Everton fails to sign Taty Castellanos after late transfer deadline bid

Everton attempted to sign West Ham striker Taty Castellanos with a £45 million offer on transfer deadline day. The proposed deal consisted of £40 million in base fees plus £5 million in add-ons. West Ham declined the bid, stating they could not secure a replacement for the forward before the window closed. The approach followed unsuccessful pursuits for Folarin Balogun, Joshua Zirkzee, and Tammy Abraham. Everton had previously agreed on terms with Aston Villa for Tammy Abraham, but the player declined the move. Taty Castellanos remains with West Ham to assist the club's efforts to return to the Premier League.

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