Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Bologna attacker Santiago Castro.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports via SportWitness that they will also face Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. Everton have also been linked with Castro.
The 21-year-old has been doing very well for Bologna and his performances have attracted the attention of several clubs. He has played in 21 games this season, scoring 5 goals and 1 assist. He is a young player with a lot of potential and could develop into a useful asset for a Premier League club.
Chelsea could use Santiago Castro
Chelsea invested in some quality strikers at the beginning of the season but were unable to find goals on a regular basis. They need more quality going forward and investing in a 21-year-old could be a smart move. He is a young player with a bright future and Chelsea could develop him into a star.
The player is currently under contract with the Italian club until 2028, but it appears they are hoping to extend his contract. It will be interesting to see whether the South American player is ready to extend his contract with the Italian team.
Arsenal kept an eye on Castro last year.
Will Castro sign a new contract?
If he decides to sign a new contract with Bologna, it will be very difficult for Premier League clubs to sign him. His value is also likely to skyrocket.
A team like Chelsea would not want to pay too much for this young attacker. Regardless of his talent, he is largely unproven at the top level and they will only be looking to secure his signature for a reasonable amount of money.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Chelsea are interested in signing quality young players and the Argentine would be a formidable addition to the pool of young talent already at the club.
