{
  "id": 229485,
  "title": "Bologna targeting Piccoli to replace Castro after €35m Roma move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/bologna-targeting-piccoli-to-replace-castro-after-35m-roma-move",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T17:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bologna-targeting-piccoli-replace-castro-175000400.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bologna are actively seeking a new centre-forward to replace Santiago Castro, who was sold to Roma for a reported €35m fee. Reports suggest the club's interest lies with Fiorentina's 25-year-old Roberto Piccoli. Initial talks between Bologna and Fiorentina have commenced, though formal negotiations are still in their infancy. Should Bologna secure the signing, it is expected to occur this summer. Fiorentina had also entertained an approach from Genoa regarding Piccoli's availability, but the conversation has not progressed any further since. The Fiorentina forward joined the club from Cagliari in the previous summer transfer window for a fee of €25m. During his time at Fiorentina, Piccoli contributed four goals in 32 Serie A matches and added three from 10 Conference League games in the 2025-26 season.",
  "summary": "Bologna are on the lookout for a new centre-forward after selling Santiago Castro to Roma for a fee believed to be worth €35m, and the latest reports indicate that the Rossoblu are targeting the sig...",
  "key_points": [
    "Bologna seeks replacement for Santiago Castro.",
    "Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina is target.",
    "Potential signing expected this summer."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bologna's pursuit of Roberto Piccoli signals a strategic shift in their squad planning, indicating a desire to quickly bolster their attacking lineup following Castro's high-profile departure.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}