Sheffield United has turned down a transfer bid from Serie A club Sassuolo for right-back Femi Seriki. The rejected proposal consisted of an initial €1 million loan fee with a €5 million obligation to buy. With no deal yet to be agreed upon for the 24-year-old, the former Bury winger is set to start the season as the Blades' first choice right back after his breakthrough campaign last season, impressing the Sheffield United fans with his attacking style down the right. He formed a formidable partnership with fellow academy graduate Andre Brooks, who has since been sold to Norwich City. Recall that Seriki joined Sheffield United from Bury in 2019 and has made 69 appearances for the club. The defender has also gained experience through several loan spells, representing Beerschot, Boston United, Rochdale, and Rotherham. Sassuolo could now consider making an improved offer as they look to strengthen their defensive options, while Sheffield United will assess Seriki's future ahead of the new campaign.