Bologna's Santiago Castro has established himself as a proven Serie A goalscorer over the past two seasons. West Ham and Aston Villa have now been given the chance to sign him.
First, sports witness Unai Emery's side kept a close eye on the striker for a while, which piqued the Villans' interest.
tuttosport 2025 also claims West Ham are actively pursuing the Argentine, who has scored 11 times in all competitions this season. He also picked up four assists along the way.
The condition of the player is once again attracting attention. He could now move to the Premier League in the summer.
Two obstacles for Italian clubs
IT migration market Castro's goal and assist against Roma in the Europa League has caught the attention of AC Milan, the report says. The Rossoneri have previously scouted him but he could now emerge as a summer target. This is not the first time that Italy has expressed interest in the 21-year-old player.
There are two obstacles that potentially prevent him from moving to another Serie A club.
The first is obviously the price tag, Bologna could demand €40m for his sale. Then there is competition from Premier League sides West Ham and Aston Villa, who could prove a major threat.
As a result, the Premier League is the 'most likely destination' for Castro, with several teams interested in him.
The move could suit Aston Villa and West Ham
Castro has repeatedly been compared to Inter Milan's Lautaro Martínez. This is not due to his nationality, but due to his small frame, ability to out-muscle defenders and play multiple roles in attack.
The Bologna man has goalscoring ability but also likes to take on defenders. One thing they lack is consistency and that is what holds them back from last season.
Skill-wise, he would add a lot to West Ham and Aston Villa. Unai Emery – in particular, prefers forwards who attack spaces and are not mere target-men. Castro fits the role and can mature and become a star.
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