Juventus are stepping up their efforts to sign Sassuolo winger Domenico Berardi, according to Tuttosport.

Berardi, 18, has attracted a lot of attention with his impressive showings in Serie B, and was even linked with Manchester United and Liverpool.

Tuttosport now claims that Juventus, Napoli and Inter are all keeping close tabs on the highly rated attacker.

However, it is believed that the Bianconeri are in pole position to sign the talented footballer because of their good relations with the Serie B leaders.

Domenico Berardi has come through the youth ranks at Sassuolo and was handed a first team debut in August 2012, in Coppa Italia clash against Avellino.

He has since managed to earn a regular starting berth at the club and went on to score 4 goals in 18 Serie B appearances this season.

Berardi is now followed by top Italian clubs, but there are no doubts he would greatly benefit from staying at Sassuolo for a couple of more years.