Everton are closely monitoring Raúl Jiménez’s contract situation at Fulham, with the Toffees potentially set to pursue the 35-year-old Mexican striker this summer. The west London club activated their one-year extension option last May, meaning his current deal is set to expire at the end of June 2026. According to journalist Christian Vaquero, via Sport Witness, negotiations for a contract renewal have stalled, prompting both Everton and Club América to watch the situation with interest.
Everton Monitor Raúl Jiménez as Fulham Contract Talks Stall Ahead of Summer
Jiménez, who began his career at Club América before moving to Arsenal-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid/”>Atlético Madrid, Benfica, Wolves, and then Liverpool-players-rated-in-solid-win-vs-fulham/”>Fulham, understands that a return to Mexico is a genuine possibility. Meanwhile, Fulham faces a difficult choice; they recognize his value but struggle to see him as a long-term investment at 35.
His performance this 2025/26 campaign is noteworthy, featuring nine Premier League goals, three assists, and a non-penalty xG of 7.22. Jiménez averages 2.92 shots every 90 minutes, converting roughly 27 percent of them. These statistics place him above 86 percent of Premier League strikers in terms of xG, making the contract deadlock even more striking. His aerial ability, hold-up play, and movement in the box continue to be significant advantages. However, Jiménez’s age and declining speed present risks as a short-term option, and his market value is diminishing with each passing month.
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