Chelsea and Aston Villa Battle to Sign Jonathan Rowe

Aston Villa Hold Initial Talks for Winger

Aston Villa have held discussions with Italian side Bologna regarding a transfer for Jonathan Rowe. The 23-year-old former England Under-21 international impressed in Serie A last season after contributing to 13 goals.

Bologna originally signed the player for around £15 million. The Italian club now wants to make a profit on any potential deal. Villa could offer the winger Champions League Football next season to sweeten the move.

Chelsea Monitoring Rowe as Garnacho Replacement

Chelsea have tracked Rowe for a long time and could make a formal offer soon. The Blues may push for the deal if they sell winger Alejandro Garnacho this summer.

Garnacho has struggled for form since joining Chelsea from Manchester United. The London club now considers Rowe an upgrade as they rebuild their attacking line.

Attacking Reshuffle Drives Premier League Interest

Aston Villa are active in the market after sanctioning the departure of Morgan Rogers. Winger Leon Bailey is also expected to leave Villa Park in the coming weeks.

Rowe possesses the physical and technical attributes required to succeed in English Football. A return to England gives the young player a chance to compete for major trophies.