According to reports, Chelsea is currently considering a move to sign a forward for the Champions League in 2025, ahead of rivals Arsenal in London. This season, Chelsea’s on-field efforts have garnered mostly positive headlines, a stark contrast to the previous one. Unlike his predecessors, Enzo Maresca appears to have managed to keep a close eye on Cole Palmer’s performance while managing such a vast squad.
Away from the action, it appears that Stamford Bridge officials will once again focus on the transfer market. Caught Offside claims that Chelsea is currently considering a 2025 attempt to sign Santiago Castro before Arsenal. Scouts for the Blues have taken notice of the 20-year-old after he put up strong performances for Bologna in both the Champions League and Serie A.
Chelsea scouts impressed after watching 20-year-old South American talent
Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton, and Nottingham Forest have all been keeping a close eye on the 20-year-old and are reportedly impressed with what they have seen. Sources have told CaughtOffside that the player appears to be a great possibility for the future. While Castro did not play much when he originally went to Bologna last season, he is currently having a very strong season as he is getting more playing time in the first squad of the Italian team.
Castro would undoubtedly be lured to Arsenal and Chelsea in the future, but it’s unclear if these teams will end up increasing their interest, and it’s also unclear if the player himself sees English football as his long-term home.
