Chelsea keen on Santiago Castro
Chelsea have thrown their hat into the ring for Bologna sensation Santiago Castro, according to reports from QS via Tuttosport, setting up what could be one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer battles. Castro’s Meteoric Rise in Serie A The 21-year-old Argentine has been nothing short of spectacular since swapping Vélez Sarsfield for Serie A in January 2024. His debut season saw him rack up an impressive 10 goals and eight assists for I Rossoblù, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down under Vincenzo Italiano’s guidance this campaign, already contributing eight goal involvements as Bologna chase European qualification. Castro’s scintillating form hasn’t gone unnoticed on the international stage either. The young forward earned his maiden call-up to Argentina’s star-studded squad in March—no small feat when you’re competing for places alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez. Chelsea Face Fierce Competition According to Tuttojuve, Chelsea are preparing to bolster Liam Rosenior’s attacking options with the Bologna starlet, but the Blues will need to fight off serious competition. Juventus, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid are all circling, making this a genuine European transfer tussle. Bologna aren’t making things easy either. With Castro tied down until 2028 at the Stadio [...]
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