Overview
- Reports say United have scouted Castillo and joined a competition that includes Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid and Anderlecht.
- Goal, citing Bolavip and Futbol Ecuador, reports United and Bayern are currently viewed as leading contenders for the teenager.
- European scouts are now regularly attending sessions at LDU’s Pomasqui training complex to assess the midfielder.
- Castillo helped LDU win Ecuador’s U-19 title and has trained with the senior squad, making first-team appearances.
- The interest aligns with United’s push for South American prospects, following a pre-contract to sign 17-year-old Cristian Orozco.