Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez is looking the real deal since his summer arrival on loan.
A lot of Wolves attention this summer may have been on the fact they added the likes of Adama Traore and Joao Moutinho to their squad, but the loan signing of Raul Jimenez may trump the lot if the early signs are anything to go by.
The West Midlands club signed the 27-year-old on a season-long loan from Benfica in the transfer window and he’s played every minute of the two opening Premier League games.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have begun the season in the top flight with a draw to Everton and a defeat to Leicester, with a fixture against reigning champions Manchester City just around the corner.
They are adjusting to life back in England’s elite league, but one man who has hit the ground running is their new centre-forward.
Jimenez has arguably been the standout player for Wolves so far and has quickly settled to life at Molineux.
The Mexico international opened his goal-scoring account with a brilliant header in the 2-2 draw with Everton on the opening day.
He followed that up at the weekend with an eye-catching display in a 2-0 defeat to Leicester and didn’t deserve to end up on the losing side after his individual efforts.
Jimenez was a nuisance to the Foxes defence all game with his tireless work-rate and presence in attack, while he also saw some efforts denied by goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
The striker has been a brilliant focal point for Wolves so far and there is every chance he can be a prolific goalscorer if he continues to apply himself in a similar way.
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