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Liverpool and Everton were both in the mix for the signature of VfB Stuttgart attacker Jamie Leweling late on transfer deadline day, according to Sky in Germany, with neither Merseyside club able to get a deal over the line.
The Merseyside rivals were both looking to improve their options in the final third before the 11pm cut-off point on Tuesday night.
Liverpool had already added to Andoni Iraola's attack this week following the £123million signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday after a long transfer pursuit, but did not make any more signings on deadline day, bar 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans.
Across the city, Everton had something of a frantic end to the transfer window with Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Jack Grealish all eventually making the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, although an on-off move for Foalrin Balogun fell through at the last moment. Iliman Ndiaye headed to Manchester City.
When it comes to both clubs looking to improve their options on the wing, Leweling had emerged as a target following his fine form for Stuttgart.
The 25-year-old finished the 2025/26 campaign with 11 goals and 12 assists in 50 games in all competitions for the Bundesliga side.
Leweling, who can operate on either flank and centrally if required, was rewarded for his form by earning a call-up to the Germany squad for the World Cup, featuring in one game as the former winners exited in the round of 32.
Both clubs were joined in the race to sign him by Italian giants Roma, who submitted a bid of €30million plus €5million in add-ons (£30million), according to Sky Sport in Germany.
There was no agreement between the clubs, however, with the player preferring to stay in Germany, according to reports.
Jamie Leweling's 2025/26 season in numbers
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What Liverpool and Everton would get in Leweling
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Leweling would prove to be a good signing for whoever would have won the race for his signature, had he decided to leave Stuttgart.
The winger, who is powerful and fast, can play in a variety of positions and he also contributes regularly in the final third, as can be seen from the numbers he posted last season.
“He’s physically strong and fast,” said Stuttgart teammate Deniz Undav. “When he has a clear mindset, he’s difficult to defend against. He has everything you need - except for my technique!”
Speaking at the turn of the year, Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness said: “We’ve seen a different side to Jamie since the summer.
“He has fine-tuned a couple of things. We knew what was in his locker in terms of his ability - he’s shown that and it has earned him a place in the [Germany] national team - but he’s added consistency to that now.”