West Ham United’s imminent striker signing Raul Jimenez looks set to snub the East London club in favour of a move to Benfica, according to AS in English.
It has been revealed that the forward was said to have missed his medical at the Boleyn Ground as he overslept on the day of the occasion, and will now reportedly opt for a move to the Portuguese league champions for just £700,000.
The Hammers were set to bring an end to their hunt for a striker and sign the Mexican front-man, with both personal terms and a work permit agreed between the various parties.
Fellow countryman Javier Hernandez has also been linked with a move to Upton Park this summer, but the Manchester United man was on the bench for the Red Devils for their season opener against Tottenham, and looks likely to remain at Old Trafford this campaign.
Slaven Bilic may perhaps turn his attention towards Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani, with the club being linked with the Algerian today.
