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July 3, 2026 06:17 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel

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Everton are reportedly ready to make a move for Taty Castellanos, with the club prepared to match the release clause that became a key factor following West Ham’s relegation.

According to a July 3 report from Yahoo Sports, Castellanos is among the players attracting attention after West Ham dropped down, and Everton are willing to meet the clause in his deal. That would give the Merseyside club a clear route into negotiations, although any transfer would still depend on the usual agreement of personal terms and the player’s own preference.

The existence of a release clause could make the process more straightforward than a traditional club-to-club negotiation. Rather than entering a prolonged discussion over valuation, Everton would be able to act decisively if they choose to trigger the clause. The report does not specify the value of the clause, so the financial scale of the potential deal remains unclear.

For West Ham, relegation has inevitably increased scrutiny around the future of members of their squad. Release clauses can become particularly significant in that situation, as interested clubs are given a defined figure at which they can move. Everton‘s readiness to match the clause suggests their interest is serious, though there is no indication yet that a deal has been completed.

Castellanos’ situation is now one to monitor as Everton assess whether to push ahead. If they do, the release clause may allow talks to move quickly, but the next steps will depend on the player’s response and whether Everton decide to formalise their interest in the coming days.