Report – Inter Milan & Bologna Set To Open Talks For Rising Argentina Star: Player Already Gave His Blessing | OneFootball

Inter Milan and Bologna will reportedly open talks for sought-after striker Santiago Castro over a potential summer move to the San Siro.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the player has already confirmed his desire to join the Nerazzurri.

Santiago Castro has emerged as Inter’s top target for the summer transfer window.

Indeed, he has caught Beppe Marotta’s eye amid an impressive season at Renato Dall’Ara after Joshua Zirkzee’s exit.

Furthermore, the reigning Italian champions must add to their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Inter Milan & Bologna to Open Talks for Santiago Castro

BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 06: Santiago Castro of Bologna reacts during the Serie A match between Bologna and Parma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on October 06, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Inter will part ways with Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa at the end of the season.

Therefore, they’re in the market for a new center-forward.

Meanwhile, Castro ticks all the boxes for a type of player Simone Inzaghi’s charges are keen to recruit.

However, he won’t come cheap, with Bologna demanding around €40 million to sanction his departure.

Yet, Inter will try to drive the price down.

Indeed, they could use Giovanni Fabbian as an ace up their sleeve to convince Bologna to lower their request.

Furthermore, Kristjan Asllani could be part of a player-plus-cash deal.