Benfica move on Jiminez

Foto de accion durante el Partido America vs Atletico de Madrid, Correspondiente a La Copa EuroAmericana 2014, en la foto: Raul Jimenez de America
30/07/2014/MEXSPORT/Roberto Maya
Lugar: Estadio Azteca

West Ham’s hopes of landing Raul Jimenez on loan over the weekend depend on whether the Atletico Madird striker rejects a move from Benfica.

ClaretandHugh understands the Portuguese giants have offered the striker a permanent deal and he is currently thinking over his two options.

The Hammers had appealed his work permit and he is now clear to come to Britain but Benfica made their move on the 24 year old.

We revealed exclusively yesterday that other clubs had moved in on the front man and this morning we were told Benfica had come in with the offer of a permanent deal.

A Hammers source said: “Benfica are all over him but it remains fifty fifty – we are hopeful but things aren’t as straightforward as they seemed.”