“He Is One Of The Options” Castles Provides Update On United’s Pursuit Of 22 Goal Striker

“He Is One Of The Options” Castles Provides Update On United’s Pursuit Of 22 Goal Striker

The Times and Daily Record journalist Duncan Castles has claimed Manchester United are very much still in the frame to sign Wolves forward Raul Jimenez.

The Mexican, who has scored 22 goals in all competitions this season, has also been linked with Juventus in recent days but, while the forward is said to be keen on a switch to Italy, Castles says the Red Devils remain firmly involved in the race as well. He said on the Transfer Window Podcast:

“Wolves will not, I’m told, stand in his way if they get an offer which meets their valuation of the player. Jimenez is interested in that move [to Juventus], it’s not by any means the only club that have been checking on Jimenez’s availability and considering him as a signing for the next seasons.


“As we told you on the podcast some time ago, Manchester United have been very impressed with the way he’s played and he is one of the options they’ve been looking at as a centre-forward to add into their squad and to take pressure off Anthony Martial for next season.”

“To give them two options and give them a player who you’d have to say is a much better aerial prospect and a stronger, more physical presence than Martial, so to give them tactical options there.”

“Nothing in terms of offers from either club at present and of course they’re dealing with Wolves who have very substantial financial backing behind them.”

Wolves are likely holding out for a high price, despite the financial impact of the global health crisis, so United can’t expect to get a discount if they do step up their interest in the player.

Although it seems clear that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on signing a forward who can play as a target man, shelling out a lot on Jimenez, who is 29 years of age, doesn’t seem to be a likely prospect.