Sassuolo has recently shown interest in Sergej Levak, a 19-year-old Croatian central midfielder who is owned by Atalanta and has been called up to the first team by Palladino several times. Atalanta acquired the player a year ago from Roma's youth team, acting more quickly than other clubs. Last summer, Genoa and Parma were significantly interested, while Juventus and Inter also considered him for their Under-23 squads as a possible route to the first team. A sale to Sassuolo could result in a notable capital gain for Atalanta. His contract expires on June 30, 2030, and he has earned two caps for the Croatia U19 team, scoring two goals. His market value is €800k, according to Transfermarkt.