Portuguese league champions Benfica want to sign Raul Jimenez, according to Portuguese media outlet O Jogo, in spite of an imminent move to Upton Park.
The agent of the player, Jorge Mendes, is reportedly in the Spanish capital city trying to convince the player to snub West Ham and remain in Iberia.
Slaven Bilic’s side are said to be extremely close to finalising a deal for the Mexican, however, it looks as though Benfica will make a last-ditch attempt to bring the 24-year-old to Portugal. Benfica have won the league in Portugal for consecutive years, so this level of silverware may lure Jimenez away from the Boleyn Ground.
He scored just one goal for Atletico Madrid last season but was impressive for Mexico at the recent Copa America tournament in which he scored two goals during the group phase.
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