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Eveton make Jamie Leweling bid as deadline day state of play revealed
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Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling has been linked to Everton throughout the summer.
However, there had been few updates on the Toffees' pursuit of the German international until the final week of the window.
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With the transfer deadline hours away, ending on 1 September at 11pm, it is now crunch time to get deals over the line.
Additional attacking signings are on the agenda for David Moyes, and Leweling appears to be a player high on the list.
Reports of an Everton offer have emerged overnight, with the Blues receiving a response to their pursuit.
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How has Jamie Leweling responded to Everton's approach?
Last season, Leweling exploded onto the scene in the Bundesliga, ending the season with seven goals and nine assists.
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He was rewarded with a call-up to the World Cup, and his performances have earned him interest throughout Europe.
Everton's sister club Roma had been the main outfit pushing for the winger, but the Toffees themselves have had their own go at landing the forward.
According to Sky Sports Germany , Everton had submitted a "concrete" offer for Leweling on Monday evening.
However, the German international has rejected all proposals ahead of the deadline, with it now expected he will remain with Stuttgart.
Roma have been informed of that fact, with Everton likely to be aware of that stance as well.
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Why Jamie Leweling is now the perfect answer to Everton's growing problem Will Everton move onto other targets?
It remains to be seen if interest in Leweling was in any way related to the pursuit of Jack Grealish.
Grealish looks set to join Everton with a medical expected today , ahead of a deadline-busting move.
The Englishman may very well be the Blues' final wide attacking signing, which would leave them with four wingers.
Tyler Dibling, Tyrique George and Brennan Johnson are at the L3 outfit, with Iliman Ndiaye now expected to join Man City .
