In a recent interview with talkSPORT, former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has urged Manchester United to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-forward Raul Jimenez when he said, “He is too good for that Wolves side.
“Is he a Champions League player, yes or no? If the answer is ‘yes’ then he has to be thinking bigger and better right now.
“I don’t doubt that Wolves are going in the right direction, and they don’t have to sell him, but I’m talking about the individual. Wolves are a brilliant side but sentiment does not come into it.
“He is a wonderful football player. He is in the same bracket as Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane – he is that good.
“If I was Ed Woodward, go and get him. You can’t get Kane right now. Kane is going to be tough and he’s had injury problems.
“Can you imagine putting Jimenez in a side that could potentially create more problems?”
Jimenez’s Incredible Season Under Nuno Espirito Santo’s Tutelage
The Mexican international has enjoyed another outstanding season at the Molineux Stadium after producing several match-winning performances as the focal point of Nuno Espirito Santo’s attack. He has featured in 52 matches for the West Midlands outfit this term, netting 26 goals and providing ten assists across all fronts which highlight his exceptional qualities in front of the opposition goal.
The 29-year-old has been consistent as far as his performances are concerned as a centre-forward. He has averaged 3.2 shots, 1.4 key passes and 1.6 dribbles per game in the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League this season (stats via whoscored).
Jimenez has also earned 82 senior caps for the Mexican national team, registering 23 goals for his country in the process. As long as the centre-forward can maintain his high standards in the upcoming campaign, then he should be guaranteed a place in Gerardo Martino’s squad in the years to come.
What Will The Mexican International Bring To Old Trafford?
Jimenez is a well-rounded striker who is not afraid to run the channels so that he can provide a decent outlet for his teammates at the back. He is proficient at finishing off chances after transforming himself into a prolific goal-scorer in the English top-flight over the past couple of seasons.
Adding a forward of Jimenez’s calibre will be a dream signing for the Red Devils as he will significantly improve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking options at Old Trafford. He will not only add plenty of goals and creativity to the Man United frontline but also help them compete for major trophies in the coming seasons. Plus, the Mexican goal-getter will be an upgrade over Anthony Martial, who tends to fade in and out of games while being deployed as a centre-forward.
Solskjaer could potentially have one of the most feared attacks in the Premier League if he can figure out a way to bring Jimenez to Old Trafford this summer. He ticks all the right boxes in terms of what it takes to be a success story at the Theatre of Dreams.
