Monaco linked with a move for Benfica forward Raul Jimenez

It’s been a transfer window full of surprises, and Monaco could be set to carry on this trend.

Benfica forward Raul Jimenez has emerged as a surprise target for Monaco in the summer transfer window, according to the football transfer rumours in French Media (Foot Paris).

The Mexico international has joined Benfica from Atlético Madrid for a fee in the region of 22 million euros in August 2015. The 26-year-old has a valid contract with Benfica until June 2020.

Since his arrival from Atlético Madrid, Jimenez has scored 24 goals and provided 9 assists in 81 games for Benfica.

The 26-year-old is considered to be one of the best forwards in Mexico.

Raul Jimenez has represented Mexico at Under-23 level, winning 4 caps and scoring one goal, before making his senior international debut in January 2013. As a member of Mexico national football team, Raul Jimenez has won 57 caps and has scored 12 goals.

 

 

Raul Jimenez is high in demand this summer, with him having enjoyed a sublime season for Benfica last term.

Leonardo Jardim wants to sign a new forward this summer and Raul Jimenez is one of the names at the top of his wishlist.

The Mexico international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of attacking player Leonardo Jardim wants to target in the summer transfer window.

Monaco manager wants to continue to strengthening his squad so they’re able to compete both domestically and in the Champions League next season.

Monaco are desperate to make an impact in this summer transfer window.

 

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With questions being raised concerning Kylian Mbappé’s future at the club, the Monaco boss could well look to Raul Jimenez as an ideal replacement.

Benfica are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the forward, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.

How strong that interest is and whether Monaco will make a summer move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.

 

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