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Femi Seriki to Sassuolo

Quiet since 31 July 2026. Last report: Fabrizio Romano. Probability when it went quiet: 14%.

Sassuolo have made their move for Femi Seriki concrete. Fabrizio Romano reports the Serie A club have submitted a proposal to Sheffield United worth €1m up front, structured with a €5m obligation to buy attached, for the 24-year-old full back. Sheffield United have not accepted, and there is no indication yet that they see this as close to their valuation. For now this sits as a bid on the table rather than a deal moving toward signature. The story rests entirely on one voice, but it is the right one. Romano's credibility on continental full back deals is about as high as it gets in this business, and his post carries the marks of genuine insider knowledge rather than guesswork. Even so, nobody else has corroborated the figures independently, so this remains a single-source story until Italian or English outlets confirm the structure. The chance of this actually going through looks slim right now. A club selling a promising full back for just €1m guaranteed, even with a €5m obligation attached, is unlikely to move quickly unless Sheffield United's hand is forced by contract length or squad planning. Seriki is tied down until 2027, which removes any urgency on their side. Call it a long shot that needs Sassuolo to sweeten the guaranteed fee or Sheffield United to soften their stance before it can be taken seriously. Sassuolo's transfer history shows a club comfortable paying around €4m for defensive reinforcements, as seen in their moves for players from Cagliari, Palermo and Padova, each a €4m deal. An opening bid of just €1m guaranteed for Seriki sits well below that patte

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