Sassuolo is attempting to sign Thijs Dallinga from Bologna and is trying to surpass other interested clubs. Sassuolo is attempting to overtake competition from the Bundesliga. It has been reported that in the Bundesliga, Colonia has surpassed Werder Brema in the effort to sign the Dutch player. The potential transfer of Dallinga from Bologna is part of a possible series of three striker transfers in Serie A. His current club is waiting to sell the 26-year-old before they can acquire Roberto Piccoli from Fiorentina. The Netherlands international has one cap. He joined Bologna in July 2024 for a fee that was reported to be €15 million and has a contract that is valid until 2028. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €9.00m. In August 2025, it was reported that Bologna rejected two offers of approximately €20 million.