Femi Seriki’s summer transfer saga rolls on, with his hoped for move to Italy stalling after Sheffield United knocked back an offer from Sassuolo.
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Transfer situation still unresolved, per Sky Sports reporting.
This summer continues to bring uncertainty for Sheffield United defender Femi Seriki, whose hopes of a move to Sassuolo in Italy have been dashed for now by officials at his current club.
Seriki had been banking on a switch to the Serie A outfit this summer, having found himself out of regular first team contention at Sheffield United in recent months. A move to Italy could have helped the once highly rated defender rebuild momentum with more consistent playing time, but the Blades’ management turned down a promising offer that recently came in from Sassuolo.
Sheffield United Weigh Their Options
A report from Sky Sports suggests Sheffield United remain unsure of their exact plans for Seriki, with a suggestion that the club could consider a loan move to another English side rather than selling him to a European club on unfavourable terms. Fans following how the transfer saga develops can also track fixtures and odds through the Bet9ja promotions page. (Betting advertisement, 18+ only)
Sassuolo’s interest has not gone away despite the rejection, with the Italian side reportedly weighing an improved bid before the summer transfer window closes. Their initial proposal was understood to be a loan with an option to make the move permanent for around £5 million, though other reports have described Sassuolo’s opening offer as a structured deal worth closer to six million euros, including a mandatory buy clause.
Seriki’s Path To Sheffield United
Seriki joined Sheffield United from Bury in 2019 and has made 69 appearances for the club. He has also gained experience through loan spells at Beerschot, Boston United, Rochdale and Rotherham United. Sassuolo are said to be exploring an improved offer as they look to strengthen their defensive options, while Sheffield United continue to assess the 24 year old’s future ahead of the new campaign.
Did You Know?
- Femi Seriki was born in Manchester, England, and is eligible to represent both England and Nigeria through his family background.
- He made his senior debut for Bury in the EFL Trophy at just 15 years and 220 days old, making him one of the youngest players in the competition’s history.
- In that same breakthrough season, he also scored in the FA Youth Cup, helping Bury reach the quarter-finals for the first time in 53 years.
- Bury’s financial collapse and expulsion from the English Football League in 2019 left Seriki without a club before he signed for Sheffield United.
- He has had loan spells at four different clubs during his development: Beerschot in Belgium, Boston United, Rochdale and Rotherham United.
- Seriki publicly committed his international future to Nigeria over England in April 2025, though he is yet to earn his first senior Super Eagles cap.
- He was among the standout Nigeria-eligible players in the Championship in the 2025/26 season, contributing a goal and six assists in 29 appearances.
