In the closing moments of the transfer window on September 10, 2025, Santiago Castro, an Argentine forward born in 2004, has reportedly emerged as the primary objective for Al-Hilal. An unexpected bid from the club, which is managed by former Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, has been reported out of Argentina. As the Serie A window for incoming signings is now shut, the team under Vincenzo Italiano's management could only bring in a free agent to replace Castro if he were to make a move. The forward, whose deal is valid until June 30, 2028, has a Transfermarkt-estimated value of €35 million and has also been the subject of recent links to Inter.