Chelsea are interested in signing Trabzonspor midfielder Cristo Inao Ulai after the season ends.
The 20-year-old Ivorian has performed well in Türkiye and Chelsea will be monitoring his situation closely. According to a report from SportsBoom, Chelsea are currently leading the race to sign him.
Ulai is also rumored to be linked with Manchester United.
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The impressive figure of Christ Inao Urai
The player has contributed to six goals in the Turkish league this season and can play as either a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder. He will add defensive coverage, control and physicality in the middle of the park. He can also create chances for his teammates. The player is described as a “perfect midfielder”.
He could cost around €50 million at the end of the season, and Tottenham are also keeping an eye on him. The London club have scouted him extensively and they see him as a “high priority” target.
The asking price is quite high for the 20-year-old midfielder and it remains to be seen whether Premier League clubs are willing to pay him. They would probably want to sign him for a more reasonable amount.
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Urai may make a big move
The opportunity to move to the Premier League would be a very exciting one for Ulai. Chelsea and Tottenham are big clubs and could provide him with the foundation to fight for trophies in the near future. The 20-year-old will be keen to prove himself at the highest level if a move goes through. While they may be able to justify the investment in the long run, it seems unlikely that any club would spend €50 million on the Ivorian at this point.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea and Tottenham will make more reasonable offers in the summer.
