An ex-Juventus man to help Giuntoli: Bologna targets Mbangula
According to Tuttomercatoweb.
Context
Jonathan Rowe, 23, is a prominent player on the market, with Atalanta making him a priority. His transfer, which could exceed 35 million euros, is linked to the movement of Mbangula, who was promoted to the Juventus first team under the direction of Thiago Motta. Atalanta hope that Bologna's move will finally allow them to secure Rowe for next season in Serie A.
Why this matters
Movement in the transfer market is intensifying, with Atalanta increasing its offer for Jonathan Rowe. The possible arrival of Samuel Mbangula at Bologna could facilitate the transfer of Rowe, a player that Dea considers crucial to strengthening its team in Serie A. This chained operation could have a significant impact on the configuration of teams in the Italian league.
Main conclusions
- An ex-Juventus man to help Giuntoli: Bologna targets Mbangula.
- Atalanta raises the offer for Jonathan Rowe and awaits the green light from Bologna, who tries Samuel Mbangula.
- Un ex Juve in aiuto di Giuntoli: Bologna su Mbangula, può liberare Rowe per l'Atalanta.
Atalanta keeps its foot on the accelerator for Jonathan Rowe (23 years old) and is preparing for a possible domino effect on the Italian market. According to Sky Sport, Bologna is negotiating Samuel Mbangula (22 years old), a Belgian-Congolese winger born in 2004 and trained at Juventus, which could facilitate Dea's attack on their priority target.
The Mbangula dossier is central to this equation. Transferred last summer to Werder Bremen for around 10 million euros, after a good season at Juventus, the winger could now return to Serie A. Bologna, according to the same source, expressed their appreciation for the player and are open to bringing him back to Italy. This is a footballer that Giuntoli knows well, having been promoted to the main team by Thiago Motta during his Juventus days, a detail that reinforces confidence in his profile.
On the Bergamo side, Atalanta increased the offer for Rowe to a fixed 33 million euros plus 2 million in bonuses, surpassing, in total, the barrier of 35 million euros. The Nerazzurri management is now waiting for positive signs from Bologna in the coming hours, with the prospect that the possible arrival of Mbangula at Renato Dall’Ara could open the missing door to close Rowe.
The operation, as described by Sky Sport, is designed as a classic market chain movement: Bologna covers the need on the wings with Mbangula and, at the same time, creates the ideal conditions for Atalanta to complete the target they have been persistently pursuing. The final sprint therefore requires the approval of the Emilian club, while in Bergamo the management maintains negotiating pressure to ensure the desired reinforcement.
Without going into additional details about Rowe's contractual situation, the indication coming from Italy is clear: Atalanta is willing to go to great lengths financially to secure the player, and Bologna's firm interest in Mbangula — a profile known and valued by those who followed him at Juventus — could be the missing trigger to unwind the market at this stage. It remains to be seen whether the timer for these conversations actually accelerates in the coming hours, as anticipated by Italian television.
What happens next
Bologna is evaluating the proposal for Mbangula, and their decision could directly influence Rowe's transfer to Atalanta. If Bologna go ahead with the signing of Mbangula, Atalanta could finally complete the deal for Rowe, who is seen as a valuable addition to the squad. The next few hours will be decisive for the development of this situation in the Serie A transfer market.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Jonathan Rowe?
Atalanta increased the proposal for Jonathan Rowe to a fixed 33 million euros plus 2 million in bonuses, now awaiting a response from Bologna.
Who confirmed Bologna's interest in Samuel Mbangula?
The information about Bologna's interest in Samuel Mbangula was reported by Sky Sport.
Why are Bologna negotiating Mbangula now?
Bologna is negotiating Mbangula to cover the need on the wings and facilitate the transfer of Jonathan R
owe to Atalanta.
What changes could occur in the Italian market?
Mbangula's transfer to Bologna could create the conditions for Atalanta to finalize the signing of Jonathan Rowe.
What is the connection between Mbangula and Juventus?
Samuel Mbangula was trained at Juventus and was promoted to the first team by Thiago Motta before moving to Werder Bremen.