Ronald Koeman made it very clear on Monday night, after the 1-1 draw with Manchester City, that he wants more additions at Everton, and believes adding a striker is important for the club’s plans this season.
That came a few days after Koeman’s column for Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf made it clear he expects more incomings at Goodison Park, and believes transfer business will be a proof of Everton’s ambition.
All of that seems to have made its way to Portugal, with Record deciding to go big again with their Raul Jimenez to Everton claims.
It’s stated both Everton and AS Monaco want the player, and the Blues have already submitted a €30m offer, which was knocked back. After previously receiving a €50m offer from China, which the Mexican striker knocked back, Benfica believe they can get that elsewhere.
Of course that makes little sense, Chinese clubs pay way over the odds, but then there’s not a lot of sense in any of the Raul Jimenez reports.
Jimenez has made three league appearances for Benfica so far this season, all of those as a substitute. Last season the 26 year old made 6 league starts for Benfica, and 13 as a substitute, and scored 7 goals.
The Mexican’s figures down the years do not point to a player worth €50m, or €30m for that matter.
Signing Raul Jimenez for anything around €30m or more would be a panic buy from Everton.
