Fans of Wolverhampton Wanderers have been reacting to a transfer report which has emerged linking Raul Jimenez with a move to Juventus.
According to The Times, the Serie A club have joined Manchester United in having an interest in signing the Mexican forward (via @TalkingWolves). This had plenty of Wolves fans talking.
Juventus are the latest club to reportedly show an interest in Wolves striker Raul Jimenez.
The Italian giants have reportedly enquired about the availability of the Mexico international once the transfer window reopens. [source: The Times]#WWFC #TalkingWolves pic.twitter.com/ahtNlQkhnM
— Talking Wolves (@TalkingWolves) May 17, 2020
Mate, I keep seeing him on dog walks. He’s loving life. I don’t think Turin has anything on the dog walks you can go on in Wolves.
— Julèz Dominguez (@julezswift85) May 17, 2020
Why would we want to lose our top scorer? Bad idea
— Jeff Spence ????? (@jeffreyrspence) May 17, 2020
Jimenez is similar to Kane in ability, goals and assists. He invaluable and unless Uncle Jorge has an even better replacement then we should not sell him at any price
— Arun Sharma (@ArunSha98726064) May 17, 2020
If a £50-million bid arrived from Juventus for Raul Jimenez, would you want it accepted?No, he's worth more
Yes, not a bad deal
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The report from The Times went on to state that the Old Gold are open to the idea of the 29-year-old leaving Molineux and both interested parties want to ‘take advantage of a depressed market’.
However, after the report was shared to Wolves fans on social media (via @TalkingWolves), supporters continued airing their reactions on the potential departure.
They can take a hike
— rob heaton (@robheaton8) May 18, 2020
He’ll be a bench player tho .
— ???? (@adamBriant1993) May 17, 2020
I don’t know how we could seriously look Jiminez in the eye and say ‘we have rejected a sizeable offer from Juventus for you’. We have grown so much but if the lad wanted Juve, some animals are higher in the food chain.
— Oli Kendall (@olijkendall) May 17, 2020
50 mil + Ronaldo, then go and buy the lad from Benfica .
— Stuart Portlock (@porty1973) May 17, 2020
What do we think?
As can be seen in the responses from Wolves supporters, while the majority are against any sale of Jimenez, a few can see how the deal would happen. Although, £50 million plus Ronaldo is surely a bit of a stretch.
With the Mexican striker having been the second-best performer for Wolves in the Premier League this season with a stellar 7.29/10 average rating (per WhoScored), it is clear to see why most fans are keen for him to stay.