Everton Chases Bologna's Star Winger Jonathan Rowe Amidst 'Monstrous' €55M Valuation

Everton is aggressively pursuing Bologna's highly-rated winger Jonathan Rowe, with reports indicating a 'monstrous' valuation of up to €55-60 million by the Italian club. The Toffees have reportedly already had a €30 million bid rejected and are now preparing to increase their offer to €35 million, signaling their strong intent to secure the 23-year-old English talent. This comes despite Rowe himself publicly stating his firm commitment to Bologna's project for the upcoming season. Rowe's impressive 2025/2026 season for Bologna, where he contributed eight goals and five assists across all competitions, has fueled interest from top English clubs, including Aston Villa. Bologna, however, is in a strong negotiating position, having already sanctioned the €35 million sale of Santiago Castro to Roma and potentially looking at another significant outgoing with Jhon Lucumí. This financial stability means the Serie A side is under no pressure to sell Rowe cheaply, demanding a fee significantly above Everton's current proposals. The coming weeks will test Everton's resolve, as manager David Moyes seeks to bolster his attacking options amidst a busy summer transfer window for the Merseyside club. With Rowe's agents reportedly encouraging Bologna to rethink their stance if a 'serious' offer emerges, the ball is now in Everton's court to meet Bologna's lofty valuation or pivot to alternative targets. The saga underscores the escalating costs for promising young wingers in European football, potentially forcing Everton to break their budget for a player who has publicly committed elsewhere.