Roma eye Argentine prodigy to fill Malen void after €35m bid

Roma are looking to plug a looming gap in attack after forward Donyell Malen, and have moved swiftly for 2005‑born Argentine Santiago Castro, with Bologna having accepted the Giallorossi’s €35 million offer, making the transfer imminent following direct talks between the Rossoblu and Roma.

Roma are seeking to fill a looming gap in attack after forward Donyell Malen's departure. The Serie A side view the vacancy as a priority to maintain depth in the final third.

The club have moved swiftly for 2005‑born Argentine Santiago Castro. Castro, born in 2005, has attracted attention as a potential attacking option for Roma.

Bologna have accepted the Giallorossi’s €35 million offer for the youngster. The acceptance follows direct talks between the Rossoblu and Roma.

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Bologna confirmed the acceptance, signalling their willingness to cash in on Castro. Direct negotiations between the two sides have already begun, with both clubs exchanging proposals.

Alfredo Pedullà reported that the deal includes a handful of pending bonuses. The financial package therefore hinges on performance‑related add‑ons yet to be triggered.

Santiago Castro has given his personal approval for the move, and manager Gian Piero Gasperini has granted the green light. Their consensus clears the final administrative hurdles.

Roma value the player at around €40 million but are working to lower the asking price. Negotiations remain active as the Giallorossi aim to secure a valuable alternative to Malen.

Only a few bonuses remain to be settled before the transfer is finalised. Bologna, known as the Rossoblu, have already started scouting a replacement for Castro, reflecting their intent to reinvest the €35 million fee.