Liverpool are eyeing a deal for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez in the summer transfer window. The Reds are looking to strengthen their frontline as Jurgen Klopp looks to improve his squad ahead of trying to retain the Premier League title.
Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp wants to sign Raul Jimenez (Image: GETTY)
Transfer expert Duncan Castles has explained the thinking on Jimenez at Anfield.
He said on the Transfer Window podcast: "I can see why there would be interest from Liverpool and the player beacuse of the eay he has performed for Wolves.
"There is a lot of competition there, he is first-choice for Juventus if they manage to dump Gonzalo Higuain in the current market pace and raise sufficient revenue from transfers.
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"One of the players they are trying to sell and sell to England is Douglas Costa.
"To be able to get Jimenez from Wolves, and they want to put him in an attack alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala which would be entertaining to watch for sure, and frightening to defend against.
"This will not be a cheap deal, Wolves paid a lot of money for Raul Jimenez to get him from Benfica. He is paid a very good salary there.
"They know his value, they're a tough club to buy players from and I'm not sure whether Fenway Sports Group are prepared to back Klopp in the manner which would be required financially to get Jiminez from Wolves.
"While there is an interest, an undertsandable interest, it will be an interesting test of how much support FSG are prepared to give Klopp going into this next season to defend that Premier League title."
Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy last Wednesday after an impressive win against Chelsea.
Their final match of the season is against Newcastle on Sunday (4pm).
Liverpool could end the campaign on a massive 99 points after destroying all challengers over the last 12 months.
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