JUVENTUS have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Raul Jimenez from Wolves, according to reports.
Tuttosport claim the Italian side are set to make a move for striker Jimenez and are likely to offload Douglas Costa to fund a deal.
Raul Jimenez has excelled for Wolves in the Premier League
Alexandre Lacazette is another option for Juventus
But if a move for United target Jimenez does not materialise the Old Lady have lined up a swoop for Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette as Plan B.
Jimenez has impressed since making his stay at Molineux permanent in July.
Wolves smashed their transfer record to land the player from Benfica for £32million and he has repaid their faith by bagging 26 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions this season.
The Mexican was previously urged to join the Red Devils this summer by his international boss.
Gerardo Martino feels the 29-year-old could be the classic No9 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking for.
But Serie A champs Juve will provide plenty of competition for his signature and the lure of playing with Cristiano Ronaldo could prove too strong for Jimenez.
The pair are both represented by Portuguese super agent Jorge Mendes which could give the Bianconeri the edge in negotiations.
Jimenez could be the perfect foil for Ronaldo with the Mexican’s selfless play and hard pressing a great match for the former Real Madrid superstar.
Failing that, Juventus could test Arsenal’s resolve with an offer for Lacazette but are also keen on Napoli man Arkadiusz Milik and have one eye on Roma’s Edin Dzeko as they make back-up arrangements.
Raul Jimenez scores amazing breakaway goal for Benfica
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
