Atalanta Push Bid to €40m After Bologna Exclude Jonathan Rowe
Atalanta are preparing a €40m bid for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe after having earlier offers of €30m and €35m plus bonuses turned down. Head coach Domenico Tedesco left the English attacker out of the matchday squad for the Serie A fixture in Bergamo on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Atalanta stand as the single confirmed suitor driving negotiations for the winger. Their initial €30m approach was turned down, prompting a second offer of €35m plus add-ons before negotiations reached the current €40m benchmark.
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clubRowe Left Behind to Maintain Squad Focus
Tedesco chose not to select Rowe for the trip to Bergamo, stating that the player was not in the right frame of mind to compete. The decision leaves Bologna without one of their primary wide attacking choices as they look to recover from an opening 1-0 loss against Lazio.
Bernardeschi and Orsolini Compete for Right Wing Role
Rowe’s absence shifts attention directly to Bologna’s remaining wide options. Tedesco confirmed that fitting both Federico Bernardeschi and Riccardo Orsolini into the same starting lineup presents a tactical challenge. Both players prefer operating on the right flank, leaving them to compete directly for starting minutes on a match-by-match basis.
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clubAtalanta Escalate Bidding to Reach €40m Mark
Atalanta’s rising offer structure underlines their push to secure the transfer. After seeing a €30m flat fee and a €35m package with performance bonuses rejected by Bologna, the Bergamo club raised their stance toward a €40m total price tag to get the deal done.
Bologna kick off against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium at 19:45 BST on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Domenico Tedesco.