Everton are eyeing a move to sign Fulham star Raul Jimenez this summer, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, according to SportsBoom.
The Toffees strengthened their squad last summer with the arrivals of Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Thierno Barry, and Tyler Dibling, while the club also added Tyrique George to their side in the January window as they push to qualify for Europe next season.
But David Moyes is keen to bring in even more firepower for next season amid concerns over Beto's goalscoring nature, and a veteran forward has been earmarked as a potential option on a free transfer.
Everton Eyeing Raul Jimenez Deal
Raul Jimenez
Jimenez, who holds the record for the most penalties taken in the Premier League without missing one, has been a regular in England's top flight for eight years, having started at Wolves and now at Fulham after joining in 2023.
The Mexican is out of contract with the Cottagers this summer though, and it's understood that Everton have been sniffing around his situation with a view to bringing in an experienced striker to help bolster their squad.
Jimenez wants to continue in the Premier League for another year and would be open to moving, but Fulham are keen to reward his good form this season by handing him a new one-year contract.
Fulham are keen to extend the contracts of manager Marco Silva and attacking midfielder Harry Wilson too, as they look to keep their key men at the club, and Everton's chances of bringing Jimenez into the Hill Dickinson Stadium look slim.
Jimenez Could Be Perfect for Everton
Mexico Raul Jimenez
While Barry has begun to find his feet in recent months after a slow start to life in England, Beto has never been a reliable source of goals for the Toffees and a new striker is a necessity.
Jimenez would be able to come in and make an immediate impact, knowing the league well and playing a style that suits the way Moyes likes to play too. At his age too, he likely wouldn't expect to play every game, but would be a reliable option when needed.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT if Jimenez would be a good signing for Everton, and this was its response:
Raúl Jiménez brings major Premier League experience (67 goals in 224 games).
Strong aerial presence, hold-up play and penalty reliability.
Still productive: 6 goals, 3 assists in the 2025–26 league season.
Could arrive on a free, reducing financial risk.
Downsides: 34 years old, likely short-term depth rather than long-term solution.
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