Roma's El Aynaoui-Leipzig deal at risk, Leweling move collapses

Roma's transfer deadline day plans unravel as El Aynaoui's move to Leipzig faces collapse and Leweling's flight is cancelled.

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What happened. Roma's deal to sell Neil El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig is at risk of collapse, and Jamie Leweling's move from Stuttgart has been cancelled, potentially alerting Chelsea.

• Leweling's flight from Stuttgart to Rome was cancelled.
• El Aynaoui's transfer to Leipzig faces multiple problems.
• If El Aynaoui stays, Roma might accept Chelsea's €60m offer for Koné.

Roma may pivot to Chelsea's offer for Koné if El Aynaoui remains, with Bynoe-Gittens as alternative.

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