Fulham plan fresh Raul Jimenez contract talks as new ‘short-term’ deal could yet be on
Fulham are planning new contract talks with striker Raul Jimenez once they have settled the future of manager Marco Silva, sources have told Football Insider.
The frontman is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer, but the club remain keen to offer him another “short-term” deal for at least the 2026-27 campaign.
Jimenez is set to explore all his options ahead of next term, and sources have indicated that there has been a hold-up in his discussions with Fulham due to the uncertainty over Silva’s future.
The Portuguese’s deal is also due to expire in the coming months, and he has been linked with several other jobs of late.
Fulham unlikely to lose Raul Jimenez to Premier League rivals
Football Insider revealed on Monday that Everton are unlikely to move for Jimenez this summer, despite recent reports suggesting that they are interested in taking the Mexican on a free transfer.
The 35-year-old is understood to be too old to fit the Toffees’ ideal profile for their next striker addition, and that has cast doubt over them making a move for him, despite his potential availability.
| Stats | Jimenez 2025-26 | Jimenez 2024-25 |
| Apps (Starts) | 34 (27) | 38 (30) |
| Goals (per 90) | 9 (0.38) | 12 (0.43) |
| Shots on Target per 90 | 0.79 | 1.19 |
| Duels Won | 42.3% | 45.7% |
| Big Chances Missed per 90 | 0.38 | 0.5 |
| Conversion Rate | 12.7% | 12.5% |
Everton’s interest in the former Wolves star is not beyond its early stages at the moment, and there are major doubts as to whether it will ever progress any further.
However, Jimenez has also been linked with a return to his homeland in recent weeks, with Mexican giants Club America also interested in his services.
He has shown that he still has plenty to give at Premier League level after nine goals and three assists so far this term, and Fulham still feel that he will have a role to play for them in 2026-27.
Addressing the managerial uncertainty at Craven Cottage is the current priority for the club hierarchy, who will then turn their attention towards sitting down with Jimenez once again.
Crystal Palace backed to launch move for Marco Silva
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider last week that Crystal Palace could try to tempt Marco Silva away this summer, as they search for a replacement for Oliver Glasner.
The former recruitment boss suggested that the Eagles could use the potential for Europa League football next season to launch a move for the 48-year-old, who is set to have plenty of options available to him.
Brown outlined that Silva will want to move to a club where the ceiling is a little higher than what he can currently achieve in West London, and he feels that a move to Selhurst Park would provide that.
He added that Silva is unlikely to be on the radar of any elite clubs, meaning a move to a side like Palace could be the natural next step for him.
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