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Wolves negotiate to re-sign Raul Jimenez as free agent

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:27 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Wolves negotiate to re-sign Raul Jimenez as free agent
Summary

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in discussions to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham as a free agent. Jimenez, 35, was listed among players leaving Fulham when his contract expires at the end of June. During his previous stint at Wolves from 2018 to 2023, he scored 57 goals in 166 appearances, making him the club's top scorer in the Premier League. Currently, Jimenez is representing Mexico at the World Cup, with the team's first match against South Africa scheduled for Thursday. Wolves aim to rebuild their squad after finishing last in the Premier League last season, resulting in their relegation to the Championship.

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  • •Wolves are negotiating a return for Raul Jimenez.
  • •Jimenez's contract with Fulham expires at the end of June.
  • •He scored 57 goals for Wolves between 2018 and 2023.
  • •Jimenez is currently on World Cup duty with Mexico.
  • •Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League last season.
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  • 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Wolves in talks to re-sign Mexico striker Jimenez
  • 8:21 PMBBC Sport — Wolves in talks to re-sign Mexico striker Jimenez
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Wolves are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham and become a free agent.

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Wolves are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham and become a free agent.

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