According to TEAMtalk, Everton are closely monitoring Bologna's Santiago Castro as they seek to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window. Other outlets have reported in recent days that Castro remains a player of interest to the club. His form has caught Everton's attention, and a bid of over €35m (£31m / $40m) would likely be required for Bologna to consider his sale. Castro is under contract with Bologna until 2028, and his reported weekly wage of around £16,000 could make him receptive to a lucrative salary offer. Reports in the Italian press indicate that Bologna are keen to reward Castro with a new contract that includes a significant pay rise. Castro is also said to be happy with his current club, and it would take the perfect project for him to leave. If Bologna cannot agree on a new contract with Castro before the January window, Everton might have an opportunity to make an offer.

Everton is considering Santiago Castro as a potential option to fill the attacking gap that could be left by the possible departures of Beto and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Italian football. However, the Toffees need to resolve the future of their managerial position first, given the potential exit of Sean Dyche.

Santiago Castro, an Argentine forward born in 2004, currently plays for Bologna. Everton is one of the clubs from the Premier League that has shown interest in Castro after receiving enthusiastic reports about him. Despite the interest, he is expected to remain at Bologna until the end of the season to continue his development in Italy.

Everton have sent scouts to track Bologna forward Santiago Castro.