Atalanta's €30m offer for Rowe rejected
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Atalanta reportedly had a €30m bid rejected for player Rowe, who is a target for the Bergamo club ahead of the transfer window.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta have offered €30m to Bologna for Jonathan Rowe, claim Sky Sport Italia, but the proposal was rejected after Aston Villa interest.
La Dea realised after the 0-0 first leg Conference League play-off draw with Hapoel Tel-Aviv that they need reinforcements for new coach Maurizio Sarri.
They already announced one new arrival today, securing Eljif Elmas on loan with option to buy from RB Leipzig .
Atalanta turn to Rowe NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC 1909 scores his side third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio , another bid was sent to Bologna for winger Rowe.
It is a package worth at least €30m, but was insufficient to even get the Rossoblu to the table.
Bologna are adamant they will not be selling Rowe this summer, just a year on from his Olympique Marseille transfer, as they already lost Santiago Castro to Roma.
They paid €17m plus bonus and a 10 per cent resale clause to bring Rowe in from Marseille last season, and he made a big impression with eight goals and five assists in 43 competitive appearances.
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What happened
According to reports, Atalanta have identified Rowe as a transfer target and submitted a €30 million offer, which was turned down. The rejection suggests the selling club values the player higher or is unwilling to sell at the current price. The pursuit indicates Atalanta's intent to strengthen their squad with the player, and further negotiations or improved bids could follow. This is part of Atalanta's ongoing recruitment strategy in the Italian transfer market.
Chance analysis
Atalanta have set their sights on Rowe, signaling another ambitious move in the transfer market, but a €30m opening bid falling short shows how inflated valuations have become. A rejected first approach doesn't end negotiations — it typically resets the starting point. The key question now is whether Atalanta return with an improved offer or pivot to alternatives.
Atalanta may pursue Rowe with an improved bid; if successful, it would bolster their squad, while the selling club retains a key player for now.