Juventus are evaluating a move for 20-year-old Ivorian central midfielder Christ Inao Oulai from Trabzonspor in their search for a new classic playmaker. The club is seeking a player favoured by Luciano Spalletti who could either alternate with or play alongside Manuel Locatelli. Oulai, who is considered a surprising performer at the World Cup in America, is one of several options being considered, along with Douglas Luiz. The Ivorian international has 13 caps and contributed 2 goals and 4 assists in 25 Süper Lig appearances in the 2025/2026 season. Oulai's contract with the Turkish club runs until June 2030, and his current Transfermarkt valuation is €23.00m. In addition to Juventus, other clubs such as Fiorentina, RB Leipzig, and Chelsea have recently been linked with the player. Reports in July 2026 cited an asking price from Trabzonspor of €23-€25 million. This was a decrease from early 2026, when a bid from Chelsea, reported to be €40 million, was rejected.