The Blues have been backed to land a striker this January with several big names on the list. Will Faulk of TalkChelsea and Chelsea247.com look at why Raul Jimenez of Wolves could be the answer.
-Wolverhampton striker Raul Jimenez is an all-around forward with the great finishing ability and good footballing intelligence that would allow the 28-year-old to play as a sole striker or pair up with Tammy Abraham in the games we are chasing.
However, We think Jimenez would be an ideal player to add to Frank Lampard’s squad this summer, and we’ve explained why in four points below.
-Raul is still 28 and full of energy. On the other hand, he’s already experienced and will become a great asset to the young Chelsea squad.
-A great work rate, coupled with a modest attitude, despite his superstar status could make Jimenez a great presence in the dressing room.
-After two years in the Premier League, Raul Jimenez won’t need any time for adaptation and could start bringing Chelsea dividends straight away.
Meanwhile, Raul Jimenez has been on fire this season so far – in 38 games across all competitions, the Mexico international has scored 20 goals and registered 9 assists.