Flamengo eyes move for Lazio forward Castellanos

Flamengo is interested in signing Argentina international forward Taty Castellanos from Lazio, according to media reports in Brazil.

The 26-year-old is contracted to Lazio until June 2028 and Globo Esporte reported on Tuesday that the Italian club is demanding a transfer fee of 35-40 million euros.

The report added that Flamengo has not ruled out meeting that valuation, which would set a club record as the Rio de Janeiro side looks to bolster its attack for the second half of the domestic season.

Castellanos has made 86 appearances for Lazio, scoring 20 goals and providing 13 assists since joining the club from Girona in 2023.

Capped twice for Argentina, his career has also included spells at New York City and Universidad de Chile.

Flamengo currently leads Brazil's 20-team Serie A standings with 27 points from 12 games, ahead of second-placed Cruzeiro on goal difference.

The only Argentine player in Flamengo's current squad is goalkeeper Agustin Rossi.