Leicester City have lodged an offer for Valencia’s 19-year-old goalkeeper Raul Jimenez. If the Foxes complete the signing, bookmakers could shorten Leicester’s promotion odds and markets for clean sheets or goals conceded may move in Leicester’s favour; if Valencia ties Jimenez to a €60m release clause, the likelihood of a Championship move will drop and ante-post transfer odds will lengthen.
Leicester submit offer for Valencia goalkeeper Raul Jimenez
Leicester City have tabled an attractive proposal to sign Valencia youngster Raul Jimenez, the 19-year-old Spain Under-20 goalkeeper who joined Valencia’s academy in 2020. The Foxes are eyeing long-term reinforcements as they battle a disappointing Championship campaign and seek pieces to build for the future.
Player profile: young shot-stopper with potential
Jimenez is highly rated in Spain after impressive displays at youth international level. Still in the final year of his Valencia contract, the goalkeeper is viewed as a prospect with high upside who could develop into a first-team starter with regular senior minutes.
Contract standoff and Valencia’s response
Valencia are reportedly reluctant to let Jimenez leave and are prepared to offer a new contract running until 2028 that would include a €60 million release clause. That clause would effectively price out most Championship suitors and reshape Leicester’s negotiating position.
How the transfer fits Leicester’s immediate needs
For Leicester, acquiring a talented young keeper would be a forward-looking investment while addressing defensive concerns this season. The club must weigh the risk of signing a player from La Liga with limited senior experience against the potential long-term reward of securing a homegrown-quality keeper.
What this means for punters and betting markets
A confirmed move to Leicester would likely shorten the club’s odds in promotion markets and increase interest in Leicester clean-sheet bets. Conversely, if Valencia finalises a new deal with a €60m clause, odds on Jimenez joining the Foxes will drift and transfer-market bets should be avoided until new developments emerge.
Next steps
The situation hinges on Valencia’s willingness to negotiate or formally renew Jimenez’s contract. Punters and transfer-watchers should monitor contract announcements and official club statements closely before backing any transfer-related markets.
Leicester City are looking to improve their squad and has identified Valencia youngster Raul Jimenez as a target. According to a report from Spanish publication AS via Sport Witness, Leicester City have submitted an attractive offer for the Spain Under-20 international.
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