What happened. Atalanta are ready to offer €40m for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, with the funds coming from the sale of Honest Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m and Conference League qualification.

Bologna have rejected previous bids but may now consider selling.
Bologna see Albert Gudmundsson as a potential replacement.
Chelsea are likely to loan Ahanor out immediately after signing him.

“Don’t say anything unless it’s in the bag. We are talking to Chelsea, tomorrow could be a very important day.”
— Cristiano Giuntoli

Atalanta's qualification for the Conference League and the Ahanor sale boost their financial power to pursue Rowe.

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