Fulham are still interested in Santiago Gimenez after scouting the Mexican striker in Feyenoord’s latest Champions League clash.
According to Football Insider, Fulham recently scouted Santiago Gimenez during Feyenoord’s Champions League clash. The Mexican forward has remained a target for the Cottagers, with Marco Silva reportedly open to spending big on a centre-forward in January.
Santiago Gimenez has made a solid mark on suitors following a goal-laden campaign. The Mexican’s 18 Eredivisie strikes have not taken them above PSV Eindhoven in the standings but have kept Feyenoord in the hunt for another title.
He has 20 goals in all competitions, with two coming in the Champions League. At the same time, Feyenoord crashed out of the match well before their last group-stage game against Celtic, where Gimenez grabbed an assist.
Watching the game were Fulham observers, with the Cottagers seemingly interested in the striker for a few months now. The London outfit were told to pay a record fee to sign the Mexican striker, as Marco Silva remains open to spending big in January on a forward.
Fulham have not entirely replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic since his move to Saudi Arabia. Another Mexican, Raul Jimenez, has recently found his rhythm in the side, as he helped the Cottagers up front, as Silva’s side scored five goals in each of their last two Premier League games.
With the recent scouting mission on Gimenez, it’s clear Fulham have maintained their interest in the 20-goal star, despite a host of other clubs also keen. Tottenham have also scouted the Mexican, and Chelsea are among the sides keeping close tabs on his situation at Feyenoord.
Other clubs, including Real Madrid, have also shown an interest, but whether they will come in to sign him next month remains the question. Earlier, Gimenez reiterated his desire to stay at Feyenoord beyond January, but things could change following their Champions League exit.
Like most Premier League sides, Fulham has the financial means to broker a big deal for the Mexican striker. Gimenez might also open his doors to a move to England but might wait to see which other club comes into the equation.
