VfB Stuttgart are reportedly targeting Europa League success as a strategic lever to retain Jamie Leweling amid renewed Premier League interest.
According to SportBILD, the Bundesliga side believe additional European revenue could prove decisive in resisting summer bids, particularly after Bournemouth tabled a €40 million offer during the January transfer window.
Stuttgart hoping European success protects Jamie Leweling
Stuttgart are currently competing for a Champions League place through the Bundesliga but face stiff domestic competition. As a result, focus has also shifted toward the Europa League, where progression could generate around €34m in additional revenue.
That financial boost would strengthen Stuttgart’s hand in negotiations over key players.
Leweling, 24, has already attracted significant English interest. Nottingham Forest made an approach last summer, before Bournemouth escalated matters with a €40m bid in January. The offer was rejected, but the Cherries are expected to return.
Having followed Bournemouth’s squad adjustments, the pursuit aligns with their need to replace Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City last month. Leweling’s profile — pace, direct running and Bundesliga experience — fits the gap.
However, Stuttgart remain determined to keep him.
‘Top offers’ expected again in summer
SportBILD report that Stuttgart anticipate further “top offers” in the next window. If Champions League qualification is secured — either via league position or Europa League triumph — the club would be better placed financially and competitively to resist.
Without that uplift, retaining internationally ambitious players could prove difficult.
However, it remains too early to determine whether Bournemouth will match or exceed their previous proposal. Much will depend on Stuttgart’s final league standing and European progression.
Key Insights
- Bournemouth bid €40m for Leweling in January.
- Stuttgart rejected the offer.
- Europa League success could bring €34m revenue.
- Champions League qualification seen as critical.
- Further Premier League interest expected.
What’s Next
Stuttgart’s European campaign could now carry financial as well as sporting significance. Advancement in the Europa League may shape the club’s summer negotiating power.
For Bournemouth, monitoring is likely to continue. Should Stuttgart fall short domestically and in Europe, the balance could shift in the Premier League side’s favour.
Will European success secure Leweling’s future in Germany, or will Bournemouth return with another major offer?
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