Everton see ‘deadline day bid rejected’ for Premier League-ready winger

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Everton have reportedly submitted an official proposal for Stuttgart forward Jamie Leweling.According to Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger, the Toffees’ bid was worth up to £36.8million.Leweling has won six caps for Germany since 2024GettyHowever, Berger adds Leweling has already rejected Everton’s advances and wishes to remain at Stuttgart.Everton’s interest in Leweling came after the 25-year-old registered 11 goals and 12 assists for Stuttgart last term.Nine of Leweling’s assists came in the Bundesliga, with only four players contributing more.Although Leweling may not want to pursue a move to English shores yet, European football expert Andy Brassell believes he’d perfectly fit the rough and tumble of the Premier League.Andy Brassell’s verdict on Jamie Leweling“Leweling feels a bit more Prem-ready,” Brassell exclusively told talkSPORT.com.“I think because he’s quite a physical type of wide player.“He’s someone who’s very direct. He’s not someone who’s slight and speedy and will-o’-the-wisp.“He’s someone who really engages with defenders, who tries to cut inside and scores goals. He’s got a feeling that he’s in a rush. He likes to do everything quickly. He’s adaptable as well.“I think he can play in a few different forward positions. He’s come on so much since he was at Stuttgart, where he’s been coached really well by Sebastian Hoeneß. Of course, there’s the possibility that he goes to Roma as well. They’ve been looking for a wide player, particularly a wide left player, for a while now.“But in terms of him adapting to the Premier League, look, there’s been Premier League interest in him for well over a year. See him play a couple of times and you’ll totally understand why.”Moyes has looked to revamp his attack this seasonGettyAlthough Everton won’t land Leweling, they look set to bring in new faces who can influence proceedings in the final third before the window slams shut.Which players are set to join Everton late in the window?talkSPORT understands Jack Grealish is set to rejoin the Toffees on another season-long loan from Manchester City.Grealish had received interest from Sunderland and his boyhood club Aston Villa, but preferred a return to Everton.Everton have also agreed a £40m deal to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco.Balogun, who came through Arsenal’s academy, will replace Beto, who is bound for Fiorentina.Another fresh face set to join is Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is expected to move in a £4.2m deal from Lyon.Grealish is in the last year of his contract with City, meaning he’s effectively played his last game for the clubGettyThe flurry of activity in Merseyside comes as star attacker Iliman Ndiaye prepares to leave.Ndiaye is headed for City in a £60m deal, with £5m in add-ons.It initially appeared that Ndiaye was bound for Tottenham, but City swooped and completed the hijack.