Aston Villa's Transfer Push: Rowe and Garnacho on the Radar
Aston Villa have made contact with Bologna to sign winger Jonathan Rowe, alongside their move for Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho. This comes after Morgan Rogers' departure to Chelsea, with Villa looking to strengthen their attack.
What's the Background?
Following Morgan Rogers' departure to Chelsea, Aston Villa have set out to improve their attack. They are closing in on Garnacho, while Nicolas Jackson could also end up joining in a double deal.
Why is Jonathan Rowe a Target?
Gabby Agbonlahor has praised Rowe's skills, saying: "I watched him in the games against Aston Villa and Matty Cash is a top defender, but he ripped him, ripped him up, Jeff. "He was direct, stop-start, quick, very sharp. He's a player that I really want Aston Villa to go and get."
What's the Competition?
Rowe has also emerged as a target for Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, and Newcastle United. A 'compelling offer' will be needed to tempt the Italian side into a sale, as they don't wish to sell him, and he remains under contract until the summer of 2029.
What's Next for Aston Villa?
Much like Garnacho, the young winger most commonly plays on the left flank, and there are some indications he could be a better signing than the Argentine. Garnacho and Jackson aren't the only players who could be heading to Villa Park this summer, as the Europa League winners have also been presented with the opportunity to sign Liam Delap.
Aston Villa have been in contact to sign Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, alongside their move for Chelsea star Alejandro Garnacho. Following Morgan Rogers' departure to Chelsea, Villa have set out to improve their attack, and they are closing in on Garnacho, while Nicolas Jackson could also end up joining in a double deal. However, Rowe has also emerged as a target, after giving Matty Cash nightmares in the Europa League last season. That is according to Gabby Agbonlahor, who said: "I watched him in the games against Aston Villa and Matty Cash is a top defender, but he ripped him, ripped him up, Jeff. "He was direct, stop-start, quick, very sharp. He's a player that I really want Aston Villa to go and get. If you look at his appearances last season, he could score more goals, Jeff, only three goals in 28 league games and only four goals in 12 Europa League games. "Has he got to produce more output in goals and assists? Yes, he does, but if there's a manager to get it out of him, it's Unai Emery." The 23-year-old bagged four goals and two assists in 12 Europa League matches, and averaged 2.7 successful dribbles per 90 in the Serie A, which was 0.9 more than any other member of the Bologna squad. Moreover, Emery is known to be an admirer of the Bologna star, having personally identified him as a summer transfer target back in May. ## Aston Villa make approach to sign Jonathan Rowe According to a report from TEAMtalk, Aston Villa have lodged an enquiry regarding a deal for Rowe, who is also being targeted by Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle United. A 'compelling offer' will be needed to tempt the Italian side into a sale though, as they don't wish to sell him, and he remains under contract until the summer of 2029. Much like Garnacho, the young winger most commonly plays on the left flank, and there are some indications he could be a better signing than the Argentine. Garnacho and Jackson aren't the only players who could be heading to Villa Park this summer, as the Europa League winners have also been presented with the opportunity to sign Liam Delap.
