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The Chelsea Chronicle understands that Chelsea are considering Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, who could replace Alejandro Garnacho this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garnacho is set to leave Stamford Bridge after just one season there and has been heavily linked with a move to Bologna\u2019s Serie A rivals AS Roma.<\/p>\n

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Aston Villa\u2019s Morgan Rogers is thought to be a key target for Chelsea, but with the Blues seemingly behind Arsenal in the race for the England international\u2019s signature, they are having to consider other options.<\/p>\n

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Sorry, but there are WORSE players than Alejandro Garnacho at Chelsea who aren\u2019t being pushed out of the club<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rowe is one alternative Chelsea are looking at, with the 23-year-old expected to cost much less than Rogers.<\/p>\n

Transfer insider Ekrem Konur has told The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> that Rowe has a valuation of \u20ac40\u201345m and that the Club World Cup holders have made fresh contact with his representatives over a potential deal this summer.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cJonathan Rowe, who has impressed in Serie A with Bologna, has strengthened his position among the options Chelsea are evaluating to reinforce their wing depth in recent weeks. Rowe has been one of the names proposed to Chelsea, and fresh contact has been made in recent hours between the club and the player\u2019s representatives. These discussions focused on his potential role within the project and the financial framework of a possible deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough there is currently no formal offer, it is believed that Rowe could move back up Chelsea\u2019s shortlist if the club fail to secure their primary left\u2011wing targets. <\/p>\n

\u201cBologna remain intent on keeping the English winger, viewing him as an important part of both their sporting project and long\u2011term planning. Even so, the board is prepared to consider \u201ca significant financial offer\u201d together with the player. Bologna are understood to value Rowe in the \u20ac40\u201345 million range, and bids above that threshold could open the door to negotiations. A strong proposal from the Premier League has the potential to accelerate the process quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cJonathan Rowe\u2019s future is shaping up to be one of the closely watched stories of the summer window. Chelsea\u2019s desire to refresh and deepen their left\u2011wing options, Bologna\u2019s determination to keep the player, and the possibility of a major bid will be the key factors determining where the English winger plays next season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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While Garnacho is now almost certain to depart after not being spotted in training with Xabi Alonso\u2019s squad for pre-season, Jamie Gittens is likely to stay.<\/p>\n

The former Borussia Dortmund man did not get too many opportunities at Chelsea last season because of injuries.<\/p>\n

He will be hoping that the 2026\/27 campaign is a much more productive one and could have Rowe to compete with for the spot on the left flank.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Rowe\u2019s league stats in 2025\/26 season<\/h2>\n

Rowe made 28 Serie A appearances last term, scoring three goals and providing two assists across those games.<\/p>\n

Chelsea need a bit more than that after a season in which they finished 10th in the table. Bearing that in mind, some fans will view the potential signing of Rowe as quite underwhelming.<\/p>\n

According to WhoScored, Rowe did manage to complete 1.8 dribbles per game, which was the highest average in Bologna\u2019s squad. That is at least one positive, especially after Garnacho\u2019s inability to take on full-backs one-v-one.<\/p>\n

Garnacho had a measly average of 0.6, which is significantly low for a wide attacker and perhaps one reason why Chelsea are willing to sell the Argentina international and consider replacing him with Rowe.<\/p>\n

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