Raul Jimenez has been named among the worst Premier League signings of the summer by the Mirror, after leaving Wolves for Fulham.
The Mexico international departed Molineux after four years at the club, the first of which he spent on loan from Benfica.
Jimenez quickly became a real favourite at Wolves, showcasing a brilliant all-round game.
After a couple of years at the club, he had developed into one of the most feared centre-forwards in the Premier League.
But things would change in the cruelest of ways for Jimenez.
In November 2020 he suffered a skull fracture in a game against Arsenal.
Jimenez would come back from that awful setback, but his career has not been the same since.
He left Wolves after becoming a bit-part player, with former manager Julen Lopetegui constantly overlooking him towards the end of last season.
And now, JImenez has had a testing start at Fulham…
Raul Jimenez named among the worst Premier League signings so far
The Mirror have produced a list of players who have struggled since making moves in the summer.
Jimenez has been included, having failed to open his account so far for the Cottagers.
Jimenez has made seven Premier League appearances so far for his new club.
All seven of those have been starts but against Sheffield United last time out he was left on the bench by Marco Silva.
The Mirror say Jimenez has shown some ‘bright sparks’. And he caused problems for Arsenal in the recent 2-2 draw.
But the goal threat just hasn’t really been there so far.
Most Wolves fans will hope Jimenez improves
It is a shame that Jimenez – who recently admitted he found it really difficult to leave Wolves – hasn’t quite hit the ground running at Fulham.
Most Wolves fans want the 32-year-old to try and get going again, after his post-injury frustrations.
Jimenez gave a lot for Wolves and is probably one of the best players ever to wear the old gold shirt.
Hopefully it will start to happen for him soon.
Maybe it is a little harsh for him to appear on such a list considering he was signed a short-term option and for just £5 million.
But perhaps his start does show that Wolves were perhaps right in sanctioning the player’s exit when they did though.