West Ham United faces a potential exit of Taty Castellanos, the Argentine striker who joined the club for around £30m. Following the team's relegation, the 27-year-old is eager to leave, but the situation presents challenges.

After a tumultuous season, where West Ham fought to avoid relegation, Castellanos made a significant impact by scoring 7 goals after his January signing. However, with the team now in the Championship, he is seeking a way out. Recently, he scored in a preseason match against Stevenage, yet he hopes this won't be his last appearance with the Hammers.

Key points include:

• Castellanos is only 6 months into a 4.5-year contract.
• West Ham is open to selling him but aims to recoup their investment.
• Interest in Castellanos has been minimal so far this summer.

A loan move is emerging as a potential solution, as suggested by West Ham Zone. This could allow Castellanos to play elsewhere while giving West Ham the chance to bring him back if they secure promotion to the Premier League.

Nevertheless, organizing even a loan may prove difficult, leaving Castellanos with the possibility of needing to stay and impress in the Championship to facilitate a future transfer.