After approaching Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez, the Gunners are recruiting a new Argentine striker.
Arsenal continues to monitor the market for young attackers ahead of the next summer transfer window. According to information from Brazilian media RTI SportMikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta particularly appreciate the profile of Santiago Castro, Bologna striker. Aged 21 and sometimes nicknamed “little Lautaro Martinez”, the Argentinian international of the Espoirs has established himself as one of the revelations of Serie A in recent months. Since his arrival in January 2024, he has already totaled 21 goals and 12 assists in 93 matches in all competitions.
However, Arsenal’s interest would not be the only one in this matter. Brazilian club Flamengo are also understood to have tried to enter the race, but Bologna’s financial demands could quickly cool the suitors. The Italian leaders are reportedly demanding nearly 40 million euros for their striker, under contract until 2030. An accessible sum for a club of the stature of Arsenal, which could take action if a departure were to occur in its offensive sector.
🚨 TRANSFER INTEREST | Arsenal eyeing Bologna’s Santiago Castro
Arsenal are reportedly keeping close tabs on Santiago Castro, the 20-year-old Bologna forward.
The young Argentine has stepped up big time since Joshua Zirkzee left — he’s become a key part of Bologna’s attack… pic.twitter.com/VfI98EuRUz
— Miztar Fantastic (@Miztafantastic) March 14, 2026
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