Bowie wanted by Sassuolo as Verona set to double €6m fee in six months
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Sassuolo are interested in signing Bowie from Hellas Verona, who could double their initial €6m investment in the player after just six months.
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Attributed to original sourceScotland international Kieron Bowie is reportedly on the radar of Sassuolo, but Verona want €12m, double the figure they paid to get him from Hibernian.
The 23-year-old striker only arrived at the Stadio Bentegodi in January for a fee of €6m.
He contributed four goals and one assist in 14 appearances for the club , but the situation was already dire, and it was not enough to prevent their relegation to Serie B.
Bowie could stay in Serie A BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 08: Kieron Bowie of Hellas Verona scores his team’s second 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) Now there are reports Bowie could remain in the Italian top flight after all with a potential transfer to Sassuolo.
Tuttomercatoweb and the Daily Record insist that the asking price from Verona would be €12m, double the figure they paid to Hibs just six months ago.
Sassuolo already have a Scottish player in the squad, and he too came to them via Verona, as Josh Doig made that step in 2024.
Although not part of the squad going to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, Bowie does have two senior caps for his country.
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What happened
Bowie, who joined Hellas Verona from Hibernian (Hibs) for €6m, is now attracting interest from Sassuolo. Verona stand to potentially double their money on the player within just six months, highlighting a strong return on their initial investment. The interest from Sassuolo suggests the player has impressed in Serie A and could be set for another move. Details of any potential fee or negotiations between the two Italian clubs remain to be seen.
Chance analysis
This transfer story highlights the strong resale market in Serie A, with Verona demonstrating smart recruitment by acquiring Bowie from Hibs and now potentially profiting significantly. Sassuolo's interest indicates they see value in the player, possibly as a replacement or squad reinforcement. For prediction systems, if Bowie leaves Verona, it could impact their attacking options, while Sassuolo would gain a proven Serie A performer.
A potential Bowie transfer would weaken Verona's attacking depth while providing Sassuolo with a proven forward option, with Verona set to profit financially.
Monitor Bowie transfer developments — his departure would weaken Verona's squad and strengthen Sassuolo's options ahead of upcoming Serie B matches.