Raul Jimenez Deal Agreed

Sammyffc · July 23, 2023, 02:25:11 PM

Reports Fulham have agreed a deal with Wolves for Raul Jimenez for 5m, apparently a done deal. Being reported by many journos now in the midlands.

Absolutely reeks of a silva signing so we can't criticise as he is allowed what he wants.

Woolly Mammoth · July 23, 2023, 02:30:14 PM

Quote from: Sammyffc on July 23, 2023, 02:25:11 PMReports Fulham have agreed a deal with Wolves for Raul Jimenez for 5m, apparently a done deal. Being reported by many journos now in the midlands.

Absolutely reeks of a silva signing so we can't criticise as he is allowed what he wants.

A Mexican International, he must be 6 feet 2 inches at least.

WolverineFFC · July 23, 2023, 02:36:51 PM

I am generally a glass half full kind of guy, but certainly struggling to get there on this one. He was Wolves highest earner so his wages can't be cheap. The fee seems low, but if it is a 2 year deal, then not so much when you figure in salary and he is 32 y/o on the last year of his deal.

My best attempt at a silver lining would be he replaces Muniz as the 3rd striker eventually and allows the club time to replace Mitro in the window rather than being forced to panic buy.

That being said, I would be fearful if he is seen as Mitro's replacement.

WhiteJC · July 23, 2023, 02:37:37 PM

Fulham agree £5.5million deal to sign Wolves striker Raul Jimenez
The Mexican only has one year left on his contract and is understood to be surplus to requirements, and fellow Premier League side Fulham have now agreed a fee after opening talks to sign him.

The London club are targeting Jimenez as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is eager to move to Al Hilal, despite Fulham turning down two offers from the Saudi Arabian club.

Jimenez fell out of favour with Julen Lopetegui last season and was always likely to depart this summer, despite returning to pre-season training in the last few weeks.

The deal will also include add-ons for Wolves to potentially secure additional funds.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2023/07/23/fulham-in-talks-to-sign-wolves-striker-raul-jimenez/

Somerset Fulham · July 23, 2023, 02:39:38 PM

I guess as things stand this does further weaken a potential rival so not there is that.

Drewry66 · July 23, 2023, 02:43:32 PM

If it's a Marco request that's about the only positive I can take if helping him to stay. Apart from that WTF are we doing here?? Barely scored for years, 32 and injury prone. Wolves fans can't believe they got money for him and his salary off their books.

The only positive is that he is incredibly similar to mitro for style of play and did look like he was at least holding the ball up well last season. Apart from that Vinicius is better and actually scores. Was also on £100k a week at Wolves...we better not have agreed any more than £30 or £40k a week.

Praying just a stop gap/back up whilst we sort the Mitro situation out. Bet that will go on for weeks whilst we wait for them to up their offer. Once in £30 million on Beto or someone similar please as surely this isn't the answer. Nightmares.

Drewry66 · July 23, 2023, 02:47:21 PM

Quote from: Somerset Fulham on July 23, 2023, 02:39:38 PMI guess as things stand this does further weaken a potential rival so not there is that.

Not sure about that...a side that couldn't score to save their lives were desperate to get rid of him. Why the deal has happened so quick I'd imagine. They'll be off to buy someone better (just like we should be doing).

Whitestone · July 23, 2023, 02:50:49 PM

Underwhelming. His career is on a downward trajectory since the skull fracture.

Somerset Fulham · July 23, 2023, 02:51:58 PM

Maybe, or maybe not we have no idea how things will end up. But I thought that Wolves are skint and so getting rid of his wage is important but they may not have much in the bank to replace him with.

LC · July 23, 2023, 02:52:52 PM

Raul Jimenez can't be Mitrovic's replacement. We must be bringing in another forward. I don't really understand this move.

Don't get me wrong I like him, but not as a replacement for Mitrovic.

Deuce · July 23, 2023, 03:03:27 PM

Quote from: LC on July 23, 2023, 02:52:52 PMRaul Jimenez can't be Mitrovic's replacement. We must be bringing in another forward. I don't really understand this move.

Don't get me wrong I like him, but not as a replacement for Mitrovic.

Agreed, and at a mere £5.5 mil, he probably wont be THE replacement.

South Coast White · July 23, 2023, 03:09:57 PM

I think this goes to show MS is going nowhere, thank god. Also believe MS could re ignite Jimenez hunger for goals albeit from the bench. COYW.

Whitestone · July 23, 2023, 03:30:24 PM

It has been rumoured that both Muniz and Vinicius were for sale so on that basis, if they were to go, we would need a replacement. It feels like Mitro's departure is imminent so I'm hoping that Jiminez won't be the only forward signing.

LC · July 23, 2023, 03:34:24 PM

Quote from: Deuce on July 23, 2023, 03:03:27 PM
Quote from: LC on July 23, 2023, 02:52:52 PMRaul Jimenez can't be Mitrovic's replacement. We must be bringing in another forward. I don't really understand this move.

Don't get me wrong I like him, but not as a replacement for Mitrovic.
Agreed, and at a mere £5.5 mil, he probably wont be THE replacement.

Yes, he can't be. He can play in the number 10 role as well so maybe he's competition for Andreas

The Cravenette · July 23, 2023, 03:38:41 PM

Quote from: Whitestone on July 23, 2023, 03:30:24 PMIt has been rumoured that both Muniz and Vinicius were for sale so on that basis, if they were to go, we would need a replacement. It feels like Mitro's departure is imminent so I'm hoping that Jiminez won't be the only forward signing.

I would find it hard to believe that both Vinicius and Muniz were for sale, especially now it looks like Mitro is off. Not sure Stansfield and Jiminez will cut it 🙃

Surlyc · July 23, 2023, 03:38:58 PM

Feels like a short term straight replacement for Mitrovic, while we transition to a sl8ghtly different style. I've no problem with this signing if we pair it with a younger, pacier striker.

Whitestone · July 23, 2023, 03:52:14 PM

Quote from: The Cravenette on July 23, 2023, 03:38:41 PM
Quote from: Whitestone on July 23, 2023, 03:30:24 PMIt has been rumoured that both Muniz and Vinicius were for sale so on that basis, if they were to go, we would need a replacement. It feels like Mitro's departure is imminent so I'm hoping that Jiminez won't be the only forward signing.
I would find it hard to believe that both Vinicius and Muniz were for sale, especially now it looks like Mitro is off. Not sure Stansfield and Jiminez will cut it 🙃

I admire your confidence in Vinicius and Muniz. Before all this Mitro nonsense there was talk of both being moved on. Stansfield will likely go on loan to a Championship club.

perry geyton · July 23, 2023, 03:54:43 PM

I see great potential in this

perry geyton · July 23, 2023, 04:01:32 PM

Quote from: WolverineFFC on July 23, 2023, 02:36:51 PMI am generally a glass half full kind of guy, but certainly struggling to get there on this one. He was Wolves highest earner so his wages can't be cheap. The fee seems low, but if it is a 2 year deal, then not so much when you figure in salary and he is 32 y/o on the last year of his deal.

My best attempt at a silver lining would be he replaces Muniz as the 3rd striker eventually and allows the club time to replace Mitro in the window rather than being forced to panic buy.

That being said, I would be fearful if he is seen as Mitro's replacement.

if Marco can get him back to form and his true potential pre injury it would be a fantastic signing, boy has to prove himself and wolves had gone toxic for him

Peabody · July 23, 2023, 04:01:36 PM

For goodness sake, give the bloke a chance. If this is true, let's see him play before laying into him.

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