Roma close to signing Bologna striker Santiago Castro
AS Roma are in advanced negotiations with Bologna to acquire Argentine forward Santiago Castro. Reports indicate a fee of roughly €30‑35 million, including bonuses, with the player already having accepted the move. The deal may also involve a loan of Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk to Bologna, potentially with an option to buy.
Tony D’Amico is leading the Roma side of the talks, while the club’s owner Ryan Friedkin must give final approval. Sources such as Fabrizio Romano and Gazzetta dello Sport say the agreement is expected within days. Other clubs, including Premier League sides Everton and Nottingham Forest, have lost ground as Roma push the transfer forward. Roma also considered alternative targets like Nicolò Tresoldi, but have prioritized Castro as the primary striker to support Donyell Malen in the upcoming Champions League campaign.
Entities: AS Roma · Artem Dovbyk · Bologna FC · Gianpiero Gasperini · Santiago Castro · Tony D’Amico
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Premier‑League clubs Everton and Nottingham Forest have shown interest in Santiago Castro. (a59d437a-0501-4671-9067-309874d71c59)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Santiago Castro is close to transferring from Bologna to AS Roma. (new)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Santiago Castro has said yes to joining AS Roma. (new)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The deal may include a loan of Artem Dovbyk to Bologna. (new)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The proposed transfer fee is around €30‑35 million, plus bonuses. (new)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Castro deal would be AS Roma’s first summer signing of the 2026 window. (multiple sources)
- [● 10 SOURCES] AS Roma aim to strengthen their attack alongside Donyell Malen with the Castro signing. (multiple sources)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Tony D’Amico is leading the negotiations for Castro’s transfer. (new)
- [● 4 SOURCES] AS Roma are negotiating with Bologna to sign Santiago Castro. (new)