Football General Manager
- Atalanta to fight Leeds for Rowe’s signature
- 22-year-old scored in the U-21 Euros final
- Serie A club consider him replacement for Lookman
With Ademola Lookman possibly leaving to join Inter this summer, Atalanta are on the move to sign a successor to the Nigerian, and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport they have identified England U-21 star Rowe as the man to fill the role, joining newly promoted Premier League side Leeds in the race. Marseille‘s asking price exceeds €20 million (£17m/$23m), despite the winger not being a regular starter last season. However, the Ligue 1 side have spent €16m to sign him permanently from Norwich after his loan period ended and will not let him go cheap.
Rowe, 22, played a key role in England’s U-21 European Championship triumph this year, as he scored the winning goal in the final against Germany. Moreover, he recorded seven goal contributions in 28 appearances for Marseille last term. After missing out on the signing of Igor Paixao, Leeds have also turned their attention to Rowe. They offered €35m (£30m/$41m) to Feyenoord in order to acquire his services, so money should not be a roadblock for the Elland Road-based outfit to sign Rowe.
Rowe recorded two goals and an assist for England in the recently concluded U21 Euro. His form in the competition garnered attention from not only Leeds and Atalanta but also Bournemouth and Roma.
While Robert De Zerbi wants to give Rowe his breakthrough this season, his future may lie elsewhere amid positive interest from Italy and England.
