AS Roma have submitted a second offer for Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. According to a report from Yahoo Sports, the new bid is around €35 million for a permanent transfer.
Talks are ongoing between the Italian club and VfB Stuttgart, as well as between the player and Roma. The Giallorossi's first offer, a €5 million loan deal with an option to buy, was rejected by the German side. The capital club, sitting seventh in Serie A with 3 points from one win, aims to strengthen its attack before the transfer deadline.
What are the terms of the new bid?
AS Roma's new offer marks a significant increase from their initial approach. It is a fee in the region of €35 million for a outright purchase. This move shows the club's serious intent to secure the 24-year-old German. Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle confirmed the squad is too big and departures are expected. "We will still let one, two or three players leave. The squad is too big. Something will certainly happen by Tuesday at the latest," Wehrle said.
The Leweling negotiations are not the only outgoing activity at Stuttgart in these final hours. Lazar Jovanovic could also be on the move. Furthermore, talks with Udinese for a 19-year-old are, in Wehrle's words, "on the home stretch." That deal is reported to be worth €6.5 million plus €1.5 million in bonuses.
Where would Leweling fit in the current squad?
The arrival of Jamie Leweling would bolster an attacking department that has already shown promise, scoring 4 goals without conceding any in their opening league match. Roma's manager will have to cope with significant absentees like Lorenzo Pellegrini, Neil El Aynaoui and Devyne Rensch, as listed on our injuries page. The German winger would bring pace and width, attributes that could prove valuable in the next home fixture against Atalanta, who are ninth in the table.
The team, currently 3 points behind leaders Inter, is looking to build momentum after their initial victory. Integrating a new element like Leweling would take time, but his technical profile seems well-suited to Italian football. The upcoming match against Atalanta will be an early test, part of a run of games fans can track on our fixtures page.
What happens next with the negotiation?
The ball is now in VfB Stuttgart's court to consider the €35 million offer. The transfer deadline, set for Tuesday, adds pressure on both clubs. The German side clearly needs to trim its squad and Roma's proposal represents a major financial opportunity.
For AS Roma, closing the deal would mean making a substantial investment for the present and future. The club aims to solidify its league position and close the gap to the top, as shown in the standings. The next 48 hours will be decisive in determining whether Jamie Leweling will wear the Giallorossi shirt or if Roma must turn to other targets.
