Leicester might signal considered one of their gamers in January. (Photograph by Michael Regan/Getty Photos)
Leicester Metropolis need to strengthen their squad and have focused Valencia teenager Raul Jimenez.
In response to a report from Spanish publication AS through Sport Witness, Leicester Metropolis have made a pretty supply for the Spain Beneath-20 worldwide. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see whether or not Valencia intend to permit him to depart.
Raul Jimenez is a prime expertise
The 19-year-old goalkeeper joined the La Liga membership’s academy in 2020 and is very regarded inside the membership. He has starred for the Spanish nationwide staff at youth degree however is at the moment within the last 12 months of his contract with Valencia and Leicester Metropolis are eager to capitalize on that.
Valencia don’t want the participant to depart the membership and are keen to increase his contract till 2028. If the participant commits to his long-term future, he’ll embody a €60 million launch clause in his contract. It stays to be seen how the state of affairs will develop. Leicester Metropolis will little doubt hope that the participant doesn’t signal a brand new contract with Valencia, as they’re unlikely to have the ability to afford to pay him €60 million.
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Can Leicester signal Jimenez?
Jimenez is very regarded in Spain and has excessive expectations for the longer term. He might turn into a top quality participant for Leicester Metropolis if they’re able to signal him. They’ve had a disappointing season to date within the Championship and are preventing for survival. They need to construct a robust staff for the longer term and signing a 19-year-old could be a strong long-term funding.
It will likely be attention-grabbing to see if the participant is occupied with shifting to a second-tier membership in England. A transfer to England might be an thrilling alternative for him, particularly if the Foxes are keen to supply him enough alternatives at a excessive degree. It might assist speed up his development and fulfill his potential.
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