Liverpool on red alert with Jimenez open to Premier League move

Liverpool target Raul Jimenez has hinted he could be interested in a move to the Premier League this summer from current club Benfica.

The Mexican striker has been in action for his national team at the Confederations Cup, and has long been linked with a move to West Ham.

However Liverpool are now believed to have entered the race for his signature as they look to boost their striking options.

Jimenez, who is 26, has scored 12 goals over two seasons at Benfica, having previously spent one year at Atletico Madrid.

And it now appears that Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring the striker to Anfield, with Jimenez open to the possibility.

“The Premier League is a great championship, but you have to wait,” he said. “I don’t close any doors and we’ll see what happens.

“I’m still at Benfica. Now, I’m going to have a good vacation then go back to work with everything.

“I saw the news came out but I don’t know anything. I was concentrating on the national team. I have a date to return to Benfica, to join the pre-season games and I’m in the club’s hands.”

Liverpool have already brought in Dominic Solanke and Mohamed Salah this summer, while they are being strongly linked to RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita.