Everton target Jonathan Rowe dreams of Premier League return as advanced talks held elsewhere

Everton need to accelerate their interest in Jonathan Rowe if they want to sign him.

David Moyes has been in the market for reinforcements for his attacking this summer, and the Bologna man fits the bill.

The Blues reportedly for the 23-year-old had a £25million bid rejected earlier in the transfer window.

Rowe signed for the Italian side last summer, notching eight goals and four assists in his first campaign in Italy.

The Toffees have been targeting Jack Grealish, for a loan return, but they could switch their attention to alternative targets.

The latest updates on Rowe's future provides encouragement but also despair in equal measure.

What is the latest on Jonathan Rowe and Everton?

Rowe is understood to be keen on a switch to the Premier League, but he may not get what he wants.

A report from Corriere di Bologna on Sunday claimed that Atalanta had bid the same amount as the Blues previously offered, which was met with a firm rejection.

It states that the Rossoblu would take £38.5m, a number that only English top-flight clubs could manage.

It is understood that Rowe dreams of a return to a top team in his home country.

However, an update from Matteo Moretto on Monday claims that the Bergamo club are closing on a deal.

It states that they are in advanced negotiations with their Serie A rivals over an exit, and are looking for a replacement.

What has Rowe said about his future?

Rowe has already spoken about his future, and it paints a very confusing picture.

Speaking earlier this month, he confirmed that he was focused on his current club and is not interested in a move at all

He said: “Now I’m a Bologna player, this is a great club with clear ideas and a new project I’m 100 per cent focused on. I feel part of this world, I don’t think about anything else and I’m not interested in anything else.”

Therefore, if he dreams of a return to England, and is entertaining a move to another team in Italy, then it is a bizarre twist that goes against what he said.

The door is open for the Merseysiders, but it seems like they will have to act quickly if they want to secure the former the former Norwich City man's services.

He would add a new element to Moyes' attack, if they could pip the Black and Blues to a deal.