It is reported that Chelsea has a serious interest in Christ Inao Oulai and may make an official approach in the summer, having followed his matches for a long time. According to Sports Boom, the English club is expected to make an offer to Trabzonspor as soon as the season ends. Trabzonspor reportedly expects a transfer fee of around 45-50 million Euro and will not negotiate for offers below 40 million Euro. It is claimed that Chelsea could offer the amount Trabzonspor desires.

Africafoot revealed that Chelsea has identified Christ Inao Oulaï as a priority target for a future transfer. According to exclusive information from Africafoot, Chelsea FC is preparing a final offer to accelerate the arrival of the player. Both parties are currently engaged in intensive negotiations to reach an agreement before the next summer transfer window. The Turkish club is not willing to release Christ Inao Oulaï for less than 50 million euros. Regular contacts are maintained, discussions are progressing favorably, and Chelsea is considered the favorite for the transfer.

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has confirmed that transfer talks are taking place for Christ Inao Oulai amid reports that Chelsea have made a €40 million bid for him. It is claimed that Chelsea are prepared to pay as much as €40m, however, this has not been enough to convince Trabzonspor to sell. Mr Dogan has confirmed that Trabzonspor want at least €50m. The president said that Trabzonspor's expectation is above €40m.

Chelsea has submitted an offer of approximately 40 million euros to Trabzonspor for Christ Inao Oulaï. Oulaï is a 19-year-old Ivorian international who has attracted interest following a notable 2025 AFCON. The Turkish club is demanding at least 50 million euros for the midfielder. Chelsea faces competition for the former Bastia player, as Galatasaray also made a 20 million euro offer that was considered insufficient, and PSV Eindhoven is also monitoring the situation with an ambition to bring him to the Netherlands. Oulaï has 6 caps for Ivory Coast. He joined Trabzonspor in August 2025 and is under contract until June 2030. In the current Süper Lig season, he has made 10 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists. His current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt.