The Sardinians hoped to tempt Carnevali with a couple of technical counterparts highly appreciated by Fabio Grosso, primarily the midfielder Antoine Makoumbou.

Sassuolo is preparing a decisive bid in the final hours of the transfer window for Antoine Makoumbou, a French-Congolese midfielder currently playing for Cagliari. Despite being a key player for Ranieri's team last season, he has not played in the current season under Davide Nicola. Sassuolo, coached by Fabio Grosso, has been trying to secure the player for days and is now ready for the final push.

Antoine Makoumbou has been the subject of transfer rumors from Sassuolo, as he has lost his starting position at Cagliari. His contract expires next June, raising the possibility of a free transfer.

Sassuolo is considering Antonie Makoumbou from Cagliari as a replacement for Uros Racic.