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Benfica forward Raul Jimenez open to Premier League move

Benfica forward Raul Jimenez insists that he is unaware of any interest from West Ham United or Liverpool, as speculation mounts over a switch to the Premier League.

Raul Jimenez has refused to rule out leaving Benfica for a switch to the Premier League, amid suggestions that he is wanted by West Ham United and Liverpool.

The Mexico international has emerged as a rumoured target for the top-flight rivals, despite netting just 23 goals in 77 appearances for the Eagles since joining for nearly £19m two years ago.

Jimenez, who was close to joining West Ham in 2015 prior to his big-money Benfica move, insists that he is unaware of any interest and is only currently focused on returning to his current club in peak fitness after a fortnight at the Confederations Cup.

"The Premier League is a great championship, but you have to wait," he told ESPN. "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."

Jimenez spent one season with Atletico Madrid upon moving to Europe from Club America, scoring one goal in 24 league appearances.

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