Manchester United have sent officials to watch Bologna centre-forward Santiago Castro. Il Resto del Carlino reports that both Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Castro and will scout him during Bologna's match against Aston Villa on Thursday. The player is expected to leave Bologna for a major Premier League transfer this summer. Everton are also monitoring Castro as they seek attacking reinforcements, and their interest was confirmed in November.

Representatives from Man Utd and Chelsea will be in attendance to monitor Bologna's striker Santiago Castro. FootballTransfers reported last spring that Arsenal had been watching the Argentine, and later various reports from Italy claimed Chelsea were showing strong interest with a potential fee of around €70 million. Castro signed a new long-term contract with Bologna in February and has scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists in 29 appearances in the current Serie A season.