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.