Juventus and Fiorentina are leading a pack of Serie A clubs chasing the signature of midfield gem Abdallah Basit.

The Ghanaian youngster is currently on the books of Italian lower division side Arezzo with his contract set to expire  on 30 June, 2020.

The 19-year-old formerly of Carpi and Napoli has been described as one of the exciting midfielders.

Basit's precocity and intelligence in midfield has earned him comparison to Ghana legend Michael Essien who excelled in England with Chelsea.

The youngster has been courting interest from Serie A’s elite and according to reports in Italy, Sassuolo and Bologna are also closely monitoring his situation.