Bologna reject €30m Everton bid for Rowe, player rules out summer exit
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Bologna have turned down a €30 million offer from Everton for winger Jonathan Rowe, and the player himself has ruled out leaving the club this summer.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Bologna have rejected an offer from Premier League side Everton for former England youth international Jonathan Rowe, and that the Rossoblu have made it clear that they are unwilling to part ways with the Englishman this summer.
Bologna rule out summer exit for Everton-linked Jonathan Rowe Everton are among the clubs interested in a potential summer deal for 23-year-old winger Rowe, formerly of Norwich City and Marseille.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: Jonathan Rowe of Bologna is challenged by Amadou Onana and Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) According to reports from Bologna-based outlet Il Resto del Carlino , the Toffees had submitted a €30m offer to sign Rowe this summer, which was swiftly turned down.
Everton had reportedly asked if there would be room to negotiate if the offer was raised to €35m, but Bologna have made it clear that they are unwilling to entertain any more offers, even with a price increase.
Part of the reason why Bologna are so reluctant to sell Rowe this summer is the fact that they have already sanctioned the departure of one of their starting attackers this window in Santiago Castro, who has recently joined Roma in a €35m deal.
There are also concerns that centre-back Jhon Lucumi could be sold for a fee in the region of €25m this summer, which means that Bologna would have already brought in €60m in player sales this window.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 08: Jonathan Rowe of Bologna scores his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Hellas Verona FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The latest reports claim that Bologna will only sell Rowe this summer if they receive an offer that goes significantly beyond the player’s market value, potentially in the region of €55m-€60m.
Bologna spent a reported fee of €19.5m to sign Rowe from Marseille last summer. He went on to provide seven goals and four assists from 40 matches in Serie A and the Europa League in 2025-26.
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What happened
Bologna have rejected Everton's €30m bid for English winger Jonathan Rowe, who has also indicated he does not wish to leave the Serie A club this summer. The rejection leaves Everton in need of alternative targets in the wide-attacking area as they continue to reshape their squad. Rowe, who has been a key attacking contributor for Bologna, will remain with the Italian side heading into the new season, strengthening Bologna's offensive options domestically and in European competition.
Chance analysis
This is a significant blow to Everton's transfer strategy, as Rowe was being lined up as a direct attacking reinforcement. Bologna's firm stance signals their intent to retain core players and potentially compete on multiple fronts, while Rowe's personal decision to stay removes leverage Everton might have hoped to apply. For prediction models, Bologna's attack retains its expected output baseline, whereas Everton's wide-area options remain a question mark heading into their Premier League campaign.
Bologna retain a key attacking player and gain leverage; Everton must pursue alternative wide-attacking signings before the window closes.
Everton lose a primary wide-attacking target; expect Bologna's forward line to remain unchanged in the short term.