Raul Jimenez
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Won't happen
He'd probably be the perfect fit in terms of age and the type of striker we need, but there's zero chance this actually happens.
I like him. He's not top level as a footballer but he plays a part in the build up and bags goals for fun. 17 already this season isn't to be sniffed at.
In what way? He’s a strong, technical player who excels at taking the ball into feet and bringing others into play.
If we absolutely must bring in another forward can it be someone who offers something different to Martial...
You just have to watch him play to know that there's something about his game that would be beneficial to any team in the world. Really good player.
He's quite fast for such a big guy, isn't he?
I'd love him at United, really good player. Not world class but he can be a great addition to the team.
He has played 33 games already this season that is mental. Anyway 17 goals also very good alround player that is coming into his own
Would have him here.
He’s a decent player, yeah. Comparable to Giroud at his peak with quicker feet and more pace. Similar sort of returns too; though Jimenez seems to have more assists — 13 goals and 7 assists In 38 games last year, 8 goals and 6 assists in 21 this year.
He lacks that killer touch for a striker I feel, and he cost Wolves a fair chunk to actually sign IIRC. Not really sure he’s worth the money to have him as a second no.9/rotation with Martial, nor do I feel there’s another level ready to explode out of him.
He lacks that killer touch for a striker I feel, and he cost Wolves a fair chunk to actually sign IIRC. Not really sure he’s worth the money to have him as a second no.9/rotation with Martial, nor do I feel there’s another level ready to explode out of him.
What age is he ? I thought he was quite old but could be totally wrong?
He just signed with them for 30m, this doesn't make any sense.
Good player, wouldn't say no.
He could be the experienced striker without being a geriatric.Almost a pensioner then. Do not want
Disagree. He was a pathetic jest today. And that was against us in our trash form.
Would absolutely love to have him
Has Great technique and a strong threat in the air. Would love him here
Just the type of striker we need.
Get 'er done, Ed.
Been telling everyone and anyone for the last two months that he's the ideal target man for any of the big clubs.
He's mobile, skilful, good in the air and he's a great finisher. The real deal and he won't be at Wolves next season, far too good a player.
He's mobile, skilful, good in the air and he's a great finisher. The real deal and he won't be at Wolves next season, far too good a player.
He is a handful for sure. But again very similar to Martial interms of style. Doesnt stay in the box always and heavily involved in buildup. May be that's how Nuno has instructed him.
The fee for him cited in the press is not low - 60million
He's worth that figure and he also comes with Premier league experience.
He's a really good player but it would take a huge fee to get him
Also, if we wanted him why wouldn't we have got him in the summer when he was available for £30m? Would cost at least double that now.
Raul Jimenez is not worth 60m. I would rather wait until summer and see if we can get Werner. I am sure there are many backup strikers we could realistically get in January.
Good player for the right fee, but the right fee is the sticking point. He’s worth £40m tops. I couldn’t see Wolves selling him for that.
I think Jimenez is a superb all-round striker and I'd love to have him at OT. 28 turning 29 so he's on that borderline between being in his prime and being 'past it'. Good signing if we plan to utilise him for 2-4 years whilst we wait for Greenwood to develop but Mason is already pretty close to being ready as it is IMO.
WANT
Why did I think he was in his early 20s? Can't see him being worth the amount Wolves will inevitably ask for though.
Lot of money for a guy who’s far from prolific.
Good player and would be a great option for us, but can't see this happening.
He's a top drawer CF for our league, holds it up well and brings everyone into play. You can honestly get fecked if we give them the easiest 30m profit they've ever seen. They wouldn't sell him anyway, he's integral to the way they play
Doesn’t produce the numbers required for a top team
Quality centre forward, would improve us greatly. Where has he been all his career? Is he a late bloomer or what. Never heard of him until he joined wolves but l can’t imagine he’s been playing to this standard all his career or surely one of the top clubs would’ve snapped him up earlier.