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Roma close to finalising Castro deal amid Bologna interest
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Roma near completion of close to finalising Castro transfer deal amid Bologna interest
By late July 2026, 2026 AS Roma were in the final stages of securing Argentine striker Santiago Castro from Bologna. The clubs had settled on Bologna, with a fee estimated at €30‑35 million, inclusive of performance bonuses, €30‑35 million reported and the player had reportedly already having given his consent. Sporting director Tony D’Amico confirmed that said the agreement could be finalised wrapped up within hours, with pending a medical exam imminent. The deal still incorporates medical, and the proposed deal may also involve a loan of Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk to Bologna, possibly with an option to buy. At the same time Bologna were reportedly weighing offers from Premier League clubs, notably Nottingham Forest, and had set a component first outlined in earlier negotiations. Roma view valuation of around €35 million for Castro. The Italian side identified Levante forward Carlos Espi, who carries a €25 million release clause, as a potential replacement should Castro depart. Roma’s owner Ryan Friedkin still needed to sign off, but sources such as Fabrizio Romano and Gazzetta dello Sport indicated that a decision was expected within days, with rival interests from Everton and Nottingham Forest losing momentum. The club continues its broader offensive overhaul, still targeting German winger Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig while viewing Castro as a key addition complement to support Donyell Malen in the attack ahead of for the new upcoming Serie A season and their Champions League campaign. Parallel to the Castro move, Roma continue to pursue German winger Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig, targeting a €55‑60 million fee and a significant salary rise, underscoring the club’s broader offensive overhaul.
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- 2026-07-27 00:23 UTC Roma close to finalising Castro deal amid Bologna interest
- 2026-07-26 20:32 UTC Roma near completion of Castro transfer
- 2026-07-26 20:30 UTC Roma close to signing Bologna striker Castro
- 2026-07-26 19:11 UTC Roma close to signing Bologna striker Castro
- 2026-07-26 15:04 UTC Roma near deal for Bologna striker Castro
- 2026-07-26 12:56 UTC Roma near deal for Bologna striker Castro
- 2026-07-26 09:45 UTC Roma near deal for Bologna striker Castro
- 2026-07-26 07:54 UTC Roma near deal for Bologna striker Castro
- 2026-07-25 22:23 UTC Bologna transfer saga for Santiago Castro
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