Former Premier League striker Darren Bent has backed Manchester United or Chelsea to buy Raul Jimenez from Wolves in the summer, per Football Insider.

What’s the word?

The Mexico international has scored 20 goals in all competitions from Wolves this season.

And Bent thinks that the Midlands club will struggle to keep hold of their star striker in the upcoming transfer window.

Chelsea were reportedly trying to sign a striker in the January transfer window but were unable to do so, while United brought in Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua.

Bent said: “What a signing he has been. He is a very good player who has had a great season.

“From what I’m hearing, there will be a lot of top clubs trying to sign him in the summer.

“He could do a job at Chelsea. I can see Manchester United or Chelsea coming in for him.

“Jimenez knows the Premier League, so that is the advantage so he would be a great signing for either.”

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Within budget

Jimenez hasn’t really been mentioned as a top-six target but he would surely be affordable for either United or Chelsea.

Wolves paid £30m to bring him into the club and, even if they wanted to double that, both Premier League giants would be able to pay it.

If Jimenez continues the form he's shown this term, it will be difficult for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side to keep him with them. After all, the lure of potentially competing in the Champions League could be a big one.

One has to imagine, too, that Jimenez would be keen on such a move, given that he will turn 29 in May.

Bent has got this spot on, but don’t expect the Molineux club to give him up without a fight.

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