Aston Villa and Everton back in Jonathan Rowe race as Bologna eye bidding battle

Aston Villa and Everton remain interested in Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as uncertainty surrounding the 23-year-old's future grows during the final stages of the transfer window.

Atalanta have recently stepped up their pursuit of the England winger, but no agreement has been reached with Bologna, potentially leaving the door open for Premier League clubs.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Rowe will not feature against Atalanta on Monday after Bologna manager Domenico Tedesco admitted the player has appeared unhappy.

One possible explanation is that Bologna could already be discussing his sale with an English club.

Both Premier League sides have previously explored a move for Rowe.

Everton made an approach earlier this summer, only for Bologna to reject it because their valuation of the winger was considerably higher.

Aston Villa also registered an interest but did not progress to submitting a formal offer.

Neither club has disappeared from the picture.

Corriere dello Sport reports that Villa and Everton remain potential destinations, while Atalanta have been warned that English competition could complicate their attempt to keep Rowe in Serie A.

With no agreement currently in place between Atalanta and Bologna, there is still an opportunity for either Premier League club to make a late move.

Rowe's absence from Bologna's squad has added further intrigue.

Tedesco explained that the winger has not appeared happy, leading to the decision to leave him out against Atalanta.

There could be several explanations for his mood, but the possibility of an imminent transfer is now becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

The Italian report suggests Bologna may be negotiating with an unnamed English club, although it does not confirm whether that club is Villa, Everton or another interested side.

What appears clearer is that Rowe's future at Bologna has become increasingly uncertain as the deadline approaches.

Bologna have developed a reputation for generating significant profits through player sales to English clubs.

Rowe himself arrived as a replacement for Dan Ndoye and cost approximately €20million in 2025.

After initially requiring time to establish himself, the former Norwich City attacker enjoyed an impressive second half of last season and significantly strengthened his position in the squad.

Bologna could now attempt to capitalise on that progress.

Interest from Atalanta, Villa and Everton potentially gives the Serie A club the opportunity to create a bidding battle rather than accepting the first suitable offer.

With Rowe seemingly ready for a new challenge and three clubs still circling, his situation could become one of the more intriguing stories of the closing stages of the window.

Atalanta will continue trying to reach an agreement, but the lack of a completed deal gives Villa and Everton an opportunity to intervene before the deadline.

Bologna's position will also be crucial. With several interested clubs and Rowe's future increasingly unsettled, they could use the late competition to push the transfer fee higher.