**_Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Bologna striker Santiago Castro._**
The 20-year-old forward has been in impressive form since joining Bologna from Argentine side Velez Sarsfield in January 2024.
Castro has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances across all competitions so far this season.
His progress has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe.
According to **_[FootballTransfers](https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2025/03/exclusive-arsenal-transfer-news-santiago-castro-bologna-steve-kay)_**, Arsenal are among the clubs keeping a close eye on the talented forward ahead of a potential summer move.
Newcastle, Aston Villa, West Ham, and Inter Milan are also interested in signing Castro. Bologna are reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €25-30m if they are forced to sell their star forward.
Castro, nicknamed "Mini Lautaro”, has drawn comparisons to Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martínez.