Everton are keen to sign striker Raul Jimenez, who has been playing under their former manager, Marco Silva, at Fulham.
David Moyes remains unconvinced by his current options up top for Everton, with Thierno Barry and Beto unable to nail down any consistency.
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Troy Parrott lined up for the Republic of Ireland. Ivan Toney playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. Richarlison playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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Jimenez is set to become a free agent this summer and he is a player who could land on Merseyside with the approval of Silva.
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What Marco Silva said about Everton target Raul Jimenez
According to journalist Julio Rodriguez, Everton are one of the sides who are keeping an eye on Jimenez’s contract situation.
The Mexican striker has returned 30 goals and eight assists in his 106 appearances under the former Everton manager.
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Everton manager David Moyes.
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“It’s an incredible achievement,” Silva said after Jimenez became the highest-scoring Mexican in Premier League history.
“I’m really pleased for him because we all know he had a really bad moment [with his head injury], not just in his career but in his life. He was really down when we signed him, but we showed trust in him and it’s paying off.”
Everton’s need for a new striker in the summer
Moyes has praised Beto and Barry in recent weeks, but the reality is neither of them are showing an ability to score regularly in the starting XI.
A move for Jimenez would be interesting for Everton, as the striker has bags of Premier League experience.
Raul Jimenez in Premier League Total
Appearances 225
Goals 67
Assists 24
Soon to turn 35 years of age in May, Jimenez has racked up 225 appearances in the English top flight.
Jimenez has provided a return of eight goals and three assists in the Premier League this season, which is more than both of Everton’s current strikers.
Beto thanked Everton fans for their support recently, but both he and Barry still have a lot to prove before the end of the season.
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