Forest Scout Bologna’s Santiago Castro as Villa Enter Race, Bologna Plans New Deal
Bologna plan a contract offer to reinforce leverage over the 21-year-old’s future.
Overview
- Nottingham Forest scouts attended Bologna’s match against Lazio on December 7 to watch Santiago Castro, according to Italian reports.
- Aston Villa have joined Inter Milan in monitoring the Argentine forward, with English clubs reported to be eyeing a move in the summer.
- Bologna’s valuation is reported at €40–50 million, a price that previously discouraged Inter from advancing talks.
- The club is preparing renewal talks with Castro and is expected to propose a salary in the region of €1.3–1.5 million per season.
- Castro turned 21 in September and has five goals and one assist in 16 appearances this season after playing a key role in last season’s Coppa Italia win.