Nicholas Pierini, a 28-year-old Italian winger owned by Sassuolo, is the subject of interest from several clubs, including Avellino, Padova, Benevento, and Cremonese. Cesena is also interested in signing him. Pierini has one year remaining on his contract, and Sassuolo does not plan to renew it. According to the online edition of the Corriere Romagna, Sassuolo may be willing to release the player for free if the new club pays his entire annual salary of approximately €1.1 million. Pierini recently returned to Sassuolo following a loan spell with UC Sampdoria that concluded on June 30, 2026. The loan agreement reportedly included a €1 million option to buy. The former Italy U19 international has a current market value of €1.60m, according to Transfermarkt.