Overview
- Reports in England relayed by Football Italia and CaughtOffside say Everton are lining up a bid for the 21-year-old forward in the winter window.
- TEAMtalk’s guidance places the asking price at around €35m or higher, with suggestions Bologna would only engage at a premium level.
- Castro has four Serie A goals and one assist this season, strengthening his profile after joining from Vélez Sarsfield for €13.2m in January 2024.
- Bologna hold contract leverage through 2028 and are negotiating a pay-rise extension, which local reporting frames as a deterrent to suitors.
- Everton’s interest follows ongoing struggles in front of goal, with summer signing Thierno Barry yet to score and Beto underperforming.