# SUFC News: Blades respond to curious transfer offer as key man interest builds again – thestar.co.uk

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sufc-news-blades-respond-to-curious-transfer-offer-as-key-man-interest-builds-again-thestar-co-uk/
- Published: 2026-07-31T19:25:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-26T12:31:28+00:00
- Original publisher: 🔎 Sheffield
- Original article: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxOMmpON2EtNThpUlhTYl9nWnN0YTNpYTFUamFadHI5R2lKUHJPcG84QXF6aEszQWJLZGpDZl9XeEUzMjMtZl9ycW1tTDB5enJmajRsMlJwcm14QXc1VS01YmoySUwwS0FGa1lpa01MdGxwZ1ZaeHo5d1dqeFV0T3FYcVExaERBb1RNYWh4dW5YSEtxQi1CbndKd1k5VHVMMHRLak9CX2o2TDRqV3NLbmc4OVNzVG1FTXEweFJkNFkzN2JfQ3Zpc1pOVlUyeG85VFRxOG5QY2g5M3RUWWhSRDVMbHZxTDFvWGRkQ2RhNERqaGZ2c05NMzdTNTRBTkM?oc=5
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, Sheffield, UK, World

## Key points

- Sheffield United reject Sassuolo’s reported Seriki offer.
- The deal was reportedly worth €6 million overall.
- Seriki remains central to United’s season plans.

## Summary

Sheffield United have rejected Sassuolo’s reported approach for right-back Femi Seriki, signalling their intention to retain a player viewed as central to their plans. The decision matters because Seriki is expected to start the season as the Blades’ first-choice right-back after a strong breakthrough campaign.

The proposed deal was reportedly structured as a €1 million loan fee followed by a compulsory €5 million purchase. United considered the overall value too low, particularly as most of the money would be paid later; they have also signed Matt Doherty to provide competition, while former right-sided partner Andre Brooks has joined Norwich City.

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