Italian club Sassuolo is interested in Shakhtar Donetsk right-back Yukhym Konoplia, and the Serie A club has conducted negotiations with the 26-year-old Ukrainian player. Konoplia's contract with Shakhtar is valid until autumn 2026, and it was previously reported that Udinese also holds an interest in him. The defender has 26 caps and 2 goals for Ukraine and joined his current club in July 2019. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has registered 2 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances. His current market value is €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt.