Jamie Leweling playing for Stuttgart
Jamie Leweling playing for Stuttgart
The Germany international played a key role in the disastrous end to the summer transfer window on Merseyside.
Business had been left until late on, and the majority of deals failed to materialise.
The 25-year-old was one of those, while Folarin Balogun remains the most infamous example at Finch Farm.
David Moyes could have certainly done with an attacking boost to his squad that either could have brought.
Everton could now have an ideal second chance to sign Leweling with the January window fast approaching.
Stuttgart open door to Jamie Leweling exit
The 2001-born talent is now in his fourth campaign with Stuttgart after initially joining on loan in 2023.
In that time, he has clocked up 42 goals and assists.
His best tally came last time around as the German registered 11 goals and 12 assists across all competitions.
That sort of form hasn't continued into the current campaign as he has been limited to just four Bundesliga starts.
From the outside looking in, that seems strange given that Everton failed to sign Leweling with a £35million bid late on in the summer window, according to Sky Germany.
Fast forward two months and the attacker is hardly playing, but still has three goals and assists to his name in all competitions.
It isn't as if that is down to injury as fitness concerns have seemingly forced him out of just one game this season.
Instead, a lack of gametime seems to be down to the tactical approach of manager Sebastian Hoeneb.
Considering Leweling turned down the chance to move in the summer, could his opinion be changed this winter?
Would Leweling change stance on Everton move?
It has to be mentioned that the versatile attacker actually turned down a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium over the summer.
When a move could have advanced in L3, he was instead seen in Stuttgart training.
That may see a move to Everton struggle to get off the ground this winter, unless he is willing to change his mind.
Moyes and his players may have made that decision potentially easier for Leweling to make based on their performances this season.
With the Blues sat sixth in the Premier League, that may be something that could entice the attacker in.
It would likely have to come with promises of gametime after such a frustrating campaign to this point.
The decision will ultimately come down to the Friedkins and their willingness to spend.
Who knows, Leweling could even end up at Roma...