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Man United and Chelsea to Scout Bologna’s Santiago Castro at Villa Park

The live look signals an active summer search for a new striker at both clubs.

Overview

  • Manchester United and Chelsea plan to watch the 21-year-old at Villa Park on Thursday in the Europa League quarter-final, according to multiple reports citing Il Resto del Carlino.
  • Santiago Castro, an Argentina youth international, has 11 goals and four assists in 44 appearances across all competitions this season.
  • Football Transfers has reported a possible fee around £60 million, which remains an estimate rather than a confirmed asking price.
  • Coverage links United’s need to strengthen up front and Chelsea’s push for steadier scoring to their interest in the Bologna forward.
  • Reports note Bologna’s recent sales of young talents and suggest the club could consider an offer for Castro at the right price.