Sassuolo was one of several clubs interested in Mohamed Bayo, a 27-year-old Guinean centre-forward, when he needed a new team because he was not in Lille's plans. Along with Parma, Utrecht, Mainz, Sporting CP, and Besiktas, Sassuolo inquired about the forward but did not proceed with a formal move. His contract with Lille runs until June 2027. The Saudi club Al-Fayha also attempted to sign him at the time. Bayo is currently on loan at Gaziantep FK and has 29 caps and 8 goals for his country. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €4.00m.