"Bologna could be forced to cash in on stars having not qualified for any European competition, which has AC Milan on alert. According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanVibes), Bologna urgently need to sell and finish the season in profit, posting a positive balance of approximately €30-35m. This scenario represents the only way for the Rossoblu to attempt to make smart and targeted acquisitions ahead of next season."
"As mentioned, Bologna will not participate in any European competition next year, and with that revenue lacking the management must sell some key players to make ends meet. It is precisely in this context that the name of Santiago Castro is persistently coming up. According to the Roman newspaper, Castro is considered the most expendable player in the squad, compared to the other star forward Jon Rowe."
"Consequently, if the club wants to focus on getting out of the red and into the black, Castro's sale is certainly the one that would guarantee the greatest revenue. This is why his departure this summer is an option that should not be ruled out. His current market value according to Transfermarkt is €35m, a price that would ideally only represent a starting point for the summer auction, also considering that the attacker is tied to the club by a contract expiring in 2030."
"MilanVibes go on to recall that the Argentine's profile has already been strongly linked to Milan in recent months, given that the club are looking for a new number nine ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The management had already taken concrete action in March, sending a scout to watch him live in the league match between Bologna and Lazio to assess the striker's technical and physical characteristics. It was claimed that Massimiliano Allegri approved of his profile, too."
Bologna could be forced to generate revenue by selling key players because the club will not qualify for European competition next season. Management needs a positive financial balance of roughly €30–35m to avoid losses and to enable smart, targeted acquisitions. Santiago Castro is repeatedly identified as the most expendable star forward, especially compared with Jon Rowe, whose market value is expected to rise. Castro’s sale is viewed as the option likely to bring the greatest immediate income. His market value is estimated at €35m, and he is contracted until 2030. AC Milan has shown interest in Castro as a potential new number nine, including sending a scout to watch him in a Bologna-Lazio match, with Allegri reportedly approving his profile.
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