Chelsea contact Trabzonspor over deal to signal Christ Inao Oulaï

Chelsea are involved with Trabzonspor over a deal for the potential switch of Ivorian midfielder Christ Inao Oulaï to Stamford Bridge, based on Turkish journalist Furkan Uzun.

The 19-year-old has drawn stylistic comparisons to Yaya Touré on account of their dominant nature on the ball and the flexibility to create possibilities and rating targets.

Since becoming a member of Trabzonspor from SC Bastia in the summertime, Oulai has made a direct impression on the Papara Park.

The 2-cap Ivorian worldwide has change into a daily starter for Fatih Tekke’s facet, that includes in ten video games throughout all competitions whereas additionally producing 5 objective contributions.

He most not too long ago impressed in Trabzonspor’s Tremendous Lig matchweek 16 conflict in opposition to Besiktas, the place his 63rd-minute strike impressed a comeback, with Oleksandr Zubkov netting the equaliser to tie the sport 3-3.

Having already been excellent all by way of the season, the final recreation additional highlighted his qualities, and it’s no shock a number of golf equipment, notably within the Premier League, at the moment are courting him.

Now, based on Turkish journalist Furkan Uzun, Chelsea have made enquiries to know Oulai’s scenario and potential availability.

It seems the London giants need to speed up the deal, because the journalist provides that Enzo Maresca’s facet have contacted Trabzonspor concerning the potential switch of the Ivorian midfielder to Stamford Bridge.

Nevertheless, the Turkish membership are usually not contemplating Ounai’s departure in January, as he’s a key participant, except an ‘irregular’ payment is obtainable amid curiosity from Chelsea.

Oulai to Chelsea

The Membership World Cup champions already possess an array of midfielders of their squad, together with Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Andrey Santos, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, and Reggie Walsh, who is extremely regarded by Maresca and progressing by way of the academy.

Nevertheless, they could do with extra depth, as accidents to Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo, in addition to Maresca’s desire to deploy Fernandez in superior roles, noticed proper again Reece James play in defensive midfield in opposition to Everton, whereas Malo Gusto often alternated into midfield to assist their captain.

Lavia and Essugo’s persistent damage issues imply the membership might look to a extra dependable midfielder like Oulai, who has the qualities to fit straight into the staff and the potential to turn into an excellent higher participant.

With the report revealing Trabzonspor’s reluctance to promote him in January, it stays to be seen whether or not Chelsea will submit an ‘irregular’ payment nicely above his £7m Transfermarkt valuation or threat competitors from different golf equipment by ready till subsequent summer time.