Fiorentina have recently been scouting Benevento forward Enrico Brignola

Fiorentina have recently been scouting Benevento forward Enrico Brignola, claim local newspapers.

According to the Corriere Fiorentino, Viola director general Pantaleo Corvino was in the stands of the Stadio Vigorito to watch Benevento beat Hellas Verona 3-0 on Wednesday.

Brignola is only 18 years old, but has been very impressive in his debut top flight campaign.

He can play as a second striker, a trequartista or on the right wing, which is where he tends to whip in crosses for Le Streghe.

Brignola is from the Benevento area and grew up in their youth academy, with a brief loan spell at Roma.

This season, he has contributed a more that creditable three goals and one assist in 11 Serie A appearances.