Inter Milan eye Santiago Castro as summer transfer target

Serie A giants Inter Milan are setting their sights on strengthening their attack in the upcoming summer transfer window, with Bologna‘s Santiago Castro emerging as their prime target. The 20-year-old Argentine forward has caught the attention of the Nerazzurri, and a move could be on the horizon once the club completes its Club World Cup commitments.

Santiago Castro has been making waves in Serie A with his impressive performances for Bologna. Since joining the club, he has played 46 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 9 assists. His versatility, technical ability, and sharp eye for goal have made him one of the most promising young forwards in the league.

Beyond club football, Castro has also represented Argentina at the U23 level, where he has featured in 13 matches and scored 2 goals. His potential has not gone unnoticed, and his growth has drawn comparisons to some of Argentina’s finest attackers.

A key factor that could influence Castro’s move to Inter Milan is his growing relationship with Lautaro Martinez. According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the two Argentine forwards have been in constant communication, exchanging text messages about adapting to life in Italy and improving their goal-scoring instincts. Martinez, who has been a pillar of Inter’s attack, has reportedly been mentoring Castro and could play a role in convincing him to make the switch.

Inter Milan’s interest in Castro comes as they look to add another striker to their ranks. While Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca is also on their radar, Castro remains the preferred option. The club sees him as a valuable long-term asset who could complement their attacking lineup.

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Currently, Bologna has placed a €40 million price tag on the young forward, while Inter values him at around €30 million. Given the financial gap, the Nerazzurri might explore the possibility of including players as part of the deal to lower the overall cost.

Inter Milan has a history of smart negotiations and player exchanges, and this situation could be no different. By offering Bologna a combination of cash and players, Inter could make the deal more appealing. The exact details of any potential swap remain uncertain, but this approach would allow Inter to secure Castro without exceeding their budget constraints.

While no official bid has been made yet, all signs point to Inter making a strong push for Castro in the coming months. His desire to play alongside Martinez and compete at the highest level could make the move to Inter an attractive proposition.

With the summer transfer window approaching, discussions are expected to intensify. If Inter can successfully negotiate a deal with Bologna, they will secure a young and dynamic talent capable of bolstering their attacking options for years to come. Until then, all eyes will be on how Inter navigates this high-profile pursuit.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.