Man Utd ‘told by Wolves to fork out £90m transfer fee’ for Raul Jimenez as Solskjaer searches for Rashford partner
MANCHESTER UNITED will have to pay £90million if they are to sign Raul Jimenez this summer, it has been claimed.
Wolves are desperate to keep their top scorer after almost two years of leading the line at Molineux in sensational style.
A header at West Ham on Saturday made it 23 goals in all competitions this season for the 29-year-old Mexican, topped up by 10 assists.
Such form has excited rumours of United and Juventus tracking Jimenez, who cost Wolves £30million when making his initial loan stint from Benfica permanent last year.
According to journalist Duncan Castles of the , the Black Country club have named their price at £90m for the upcoming market.
It is said that the Red Devils have made a number of enquiries about the player's availability in recent months as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer searches for the ideal partner for Marcus Rashford in his attack.
Meanwhile, talk in Italy that Juventus are preparing a players-plus-cash bid is described as disinteresting to Wolves.
The Old Lady are seeking a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain and have reportedly been told to make a bid in the same region as the £81m that the Argentine cost back in 2016.
If an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes, it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go."
Raul Jimenez
Jimenez, thought to be Wolves' highest earner, has alerted prospective bidders by openly admitting his interest in testing himself at another team.
Having previously said he was "open to everything", he admitted that a return to Spain for a LaLiga title challenge would be hard to turn down.
The forward told ESPN last month: "I have to be calm. If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well.
"I would like to continue in England.
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"I am happy, adapted and I like the idea [of staying].
"If you tell me that tomorrow an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes, it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go."
However, despite the coronavirus pandemic weakening many clubs' finances, Wolves are described as in a strong position with fellow star Adama Traore valued at around £135m.