Chelsea eager on Bologna ahead Santiago Castro

Chelsea have expressed curiosity in signing Bologna centre-forward Santiago Castro, as per QS, as relayed by Tuttosport.

After making the change from Vélez Sarsfield in January 2024, Castro has loved a meteoric rise in Serie A. He completed final season with 10 targets and eight assists throughout all competitions for I Rossoblù and has continued to play a key function in Bologna’s progress within the ongoing marketing campaign, contributing eight purpose involvements for Vincenzo Italiano’s European-chasing facet.

That kind has drawn consideration past membership stage, incomes the 21-year-old his first senior call-up to Argentina’s star-studded La Albiceleste squad in March.

Citing QS, Tuttojuve stories that Chelsea have expressed curiosity within the doable switch of Castro to Stamford Bridge to bolster Liam Rosenior’s assault.

Nonetheless, the Blues face stern competitors within the race to signal the thrilling Argentine ahead, as Juventus, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid are set to battle with the London giants for Castro, in accordance with the report.

Battle

With a contract on the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara that runs till 2028, the Italian outlet provides that signing the 21-year-old could be troublesome amid Chelsea’s curiosity, as Bologna are adamant about promoting him this season, though their stance may soften subsequent marketing campaign.

Chelsea have already got loads of attacking choices at their disposal, with additional reinforcements additionally scheduled to reach subsequent season.

Agreements are in place for Emanuel Emegha and Dastan Satpaev to hitch in the summertime, whereas Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, and academy prospects Shumaira Mheuka and Dujuan Richards stay a part of the squad at Stamford Bridge.

Regardless of that depth, Castro, valued at £30m by Transfermarkt, may nonetheless be an interesting addition, with a possible mortgage spell at Strasbourg providing the possibility to achieve expertise earlier than a doable return to Chelsea.

In the meantime, Liam Rosenior’s tenure as Chelsea head coach will get underway on Saturday night, because the Blues journey to The Valley to tackle Championship facet Charlton Athletic within the FA Cup third spherical.