<p>West Ham is monitoring star <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/feyenoord-tv-schedule/">Feyenoord</a> striker Santiago Gimenez. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/mexico-national-team-tv-schedule/">Mexico</a> international <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/barcelona-and-madrid-set-for-showdown-over-santiago-gimenez-20231102-WST-466901.html">previously</a> garnered links to top teams such as <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barcelona</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a>. However, Gimenez wants guaranteed playing time if he departs the Dutch side. This could hinder the Spanish duo’s chances of signing the Mexican in January. </p>



<p>Gimenez has been in incredible form for Feyenoord during the current campaign. The 22-year-old forward has racked up 20 goals and five assists in just 22 total appearances for the club. The Mexican currently co-leads the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/eredivisie-tv-schedule/">Eredivisie</a> in goals alongside AZ Alkmaar’s Vangelis Pavlidis with 18.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/santiago-gimenez-west-ham-tracking-prolific-feyenoord-striker-smj92xzr7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Times</a></em> reports that Feyenoord currently values Gimenez at about $38 million. However, the Dutch side would prefer to hold on to the star until at least the summer. The news outlet suggests that the club believes that the striker’s value will only increase in the coming months.</p>



<h2>Feyenoord’s coach refused to rule out January departure</h2>



<p>While Feyenoord wants to keep Gimenez beyond this month, manager Arne Slot did not exactly 100% rule out a January sale of the striker. “If it is best for the club that he is sold, then so be it,” Slot recently <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/santiago-gimenez-west-ham-tracking-prolific-feyenoord-striker-smj92xzr7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a>. </p>



<p>“Of course, I will give my arguments, but it is not the case that if Dennis [te Kloese, Feyenoord’s chief executive] convinces me that it must be done, I will hand in my contract the next day.” </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="670" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240112_WST_483065_Gimenez-Premier-League-1200x670_ce07dd1c.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=670" alt="" class="wp-image-483099" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/01/Gimenez-Premier-League-1200x670.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/01/Gimenez-Premier-League-300x168.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/01/Gimenez-Premier-League-768x429.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/01/Gimenez-Premier-League.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure></figure>



<p>“Of course, everyone understands that we prefer to sell at the end of the season. But if an offer is made that cannot be refused, so that we can also pay salaries and transfer fees in the future, as the competition does, then we as Feyenoord may also be able to take the next step.”</p>



<p>Feyenoord is currently second in the Eredivisie standings and would prefer Gimenez to remain with the team to help push for a title. The Dutch side purchased the striker from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/cruz-azul-tv-schedule/">Cruz Azul</a> in 2022 for around $6 million.</p>



<h2>West Ham could use Santiago Gimenez as reinforcement</h2>



<p>West Ham’s interest in Gimenez is not exactly surprising. Not only do some of the top teams in Europe want the Mexico international. The Hammers could use a true center forward. Michail Antonio is 33 and currently dealing with a knee injury. The club also has Danny Ings. However, the Englishman has only played sparingly this season under manager David Moyes.</p>



<p>With the club thin up front, Moyes has recently opted to deploy Jarrod Bowen as a center forward. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/england-national-team-tv-schedule/">England</a> intentional is perhaps the club’s top player. He traditionally plays out on the right flank. Although Bowen has performed well in the new role, signing a true center forward could allow him to play his more familiar position.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/west-ham-tv-schedule/">West Ham</a> also has a recent success of signing players from Eredivisie clubs. Moyes recently grabbed Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ajax-tv-schedule/">Ajax</a> earlier this summer. Both players have become key stars in the current Hammers team. Moyes could sell Ings and other fringe players and use the funds on Gimenez before the end of the month. </p>



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West Ham considering move for Feyenoord and Mexico striker

West Ham is reportedly tracking Feyenoord and Mexico international center forward Santiago Gimenez for a possible January move.


<p>After scoring 13 goals in 10 games in the Eredivisie this season, Santiago Gimenez has caught the attention of some of Europe’s best teams and become one of the continent’s hottest talents.</p>



<p>The striker has been in fantastic form for Feyenoord in the 2023-24 season, netting an impressive total of 15 goals in 12 games across all competitions. This 22-year-old is currently in his second season in Europe.</p>



<p>In his debut season, he made an immediate impact, scoring 23 goals in 45 appearances shortly after transferring from Cruz Azul in his native country to Feyenoord. The 22-year-old wasted no time breaking into the starting lineup for the Dutch club. And he played a crucial role in his team’s 2022-23 league championship season.</p>



<p>Overall, since joining the Rotterdam side in July 2022 from Cruz Azul, the Mexico international has amassed 38 goals and six assists in 57 games. Thus, it has been reported that many teams, including a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/santiago-gimenez-mania-epl-side-emerge-as-early-favorites-20231029-WST-465774.html">host of Premier League teams</a>, are interested in signing the forward, despite the fact that his present contract has four more years to go.</p>



<p>Feyenoord are reportedly set to reject any offers for the striker unless they exceed $100 million, a sum that would represent a record sale for the Eredivisie. Furthermore, there is increasing rivalry to sign <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/santiago-gimenez-scores-hat-trick-as-feyenoord-finish-off-ajax-20230927-WST-458827.html">Gimenez</a>.</p>



<h2>Barcelona join race for Mexican star Santiago Gimenez</h2>



<p>The Mexican standout has now caught the notice of Barcelona, who may attempt to acquire his services in the future. The Catalan club, current champions of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-la-liga-on-us-tv-and-internet/">LaLiga</a>, may make a bid for the player. <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SPORT</a>, a Barcelona-based news site, says Barcelona is in the market for changes.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20231102_WST_466901_Santiago-Gimenez-Barcelona-1200x675.webp&amp;width=650&amp;height=365" alt="" class="wp-image-466981" width="650" height="365" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/Santiago-Gimenez-Barcelona-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/Santiago-Gimenez-Barcelona-300x169.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/Santiago-Gimenez-Barcelona-768x432.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/Santiago-Gimenez-Barcelona.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></figure><figcaption>Santiago Gimenez has a whopping 13 goals in 10 Eredivisie games this season, which includes four multi-goal games.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The situation would not become clear until the summer, however. It is predicted that Xavi Hernandez will bring in Vitor Roque during the forthcoming transfer market. The club’s financial condition is precarious. As a result, it is doubtful that Barcelona is willing to pursue Gimenez before the end of the current campaign.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/38786827/bara-monitoring-feyenoord-mexico-forward-gimenez-source" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN</a> adds the Catalan giants sent a large scouting party to follow his progress. Barcelona wants to keep ‘watching him carefully’ for the rest of the season. For the ongoing term, Barcelona sporting director Deco wants to fill other spots in the team over a new striker.</p>



<p>This is despite the fact that Robert Lewandowski is the only starter in the team without an obvious successor. He is also the oldest in the squad at 35. Rather, a creative midfielder is the priority. Any interest in the 22-year-old striker might fall on deaf ears until other positions and squad-building ambitions are finalized.</p>



<h2>Real Madrid also keeping an eye</h2>



<p>There are several teams that want to sign Gimenez, not only Barcelona. Morris Pagniello revealed that Barcelona’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/history-of-el-clasico-real-madrid-vs-barcelona/">El Clasico</a> rivals, Real Madrid, are also keeping tabs on the Mexican international. The same goes for several other teams.</p>



<p>“We talked about him with Inter, Milan, Lazio and Napoli, but for me, he could be perfect for both Inter and Juventus. They would be the best options for him. I’ve been telling various clubs to believe in him, his value went from €10m to €40m in just under 12 months. Now the teams closest to him are Real Madrid and Tottenham,” he told <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-gimenez-affossa-la-lazio-vale-fra-i-40-e-i-50-milioni-tottenham-e-real-madrid-in-pole-1892750" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>.</p>



<p><em>PHOTOS: IMAGO</em></p>


Barcelona and Madrid set for showdown over Santiago Gimenez

Santiago Gimenez has been remarkable with Feyenoord this season, and Barcelona may want to bring the Mexican to Spain.


<p>Feyenoord’s rising star Santiago Gimenez is currently one of the most sought-after talents in soccer, and numerous top European clubs have been strongly linked to him. </p>



<p>In light of this, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/tottenham-tv-schedule/">Tottenham</a> are reportedly intensifying their interest in the promising striker, who has been making a name for himself in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">UEFA Champions League</a>.</p>



<p>The 22-year-old is a Mexican player who has been with the Dutch club since 2022. He has been in top form since the beginning of the season, scoring an impressive 13 goals in just nine Eredivisie appearances and providing three assists.</p>



<p>Furthermore, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/mexico-national-team-tv-schedule/">Mexico</a> international netted a brace in the UEFA Champions League, helping secure a 3-1 victory over Lazio earlier this week. In the Rotterdam-based outfit’s initial two matches against Celtic and Atletico Madrid, Gimenez was serving a suspension from the previous season and had to sit out.</p>



<h2>Spurs step up pursuit</h2>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/santiago-gimenez-scores-hat-trick-as-feyenoord-finish-off-ajax-20230927-WST-458827.html">Santiago Gimenez</a> appears to be on the verge of a significant move away from the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/eredivisie-tv-schedule/">Eredivisie</a>, as his goal-scoring exploits played a pivotal role in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/feyenoord-tv-schedule/">Feyenoord</a> securing the title last season. </p>



<p>Rather than allowing him to depart after just one year, his current club took measures to extend his contract until 2027 back in August.</p>



<p>However, they are fully aware that interest in his services is likely to intensify once again in 2024, given his impressive start to the new season, reminiscent of his breakthrough in European soccer.</p>



<p>Notably, the ex-Cruz Azul star has already netted 15 goals in his first 11 appearances across all competitions in the current campaign. He is well on his way to surpassing his goal tally from the 2022-23 season, which was already commendable with 23 goals in 45 games.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-santiago-gimenez-feyenoord-spurs-31303376?s=03" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mirror</a>, Spurs’ scouts were there at De Kuip to witness the Mexican striker score twice in the team’s 3-1 triumph over Lazio. Additionally, they are prepared to satisfy the January valuation set by the Dutch club.</p>



<p>Spurs still need to replace <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/tottenham-accepts-bayern-bid-for-harry-kane-20230810-WST-449045.html">Harry Kane</a>, who departed for Bayern Munich, in terms of goal scoring, even if there hasn’t been a need for it up to this point. Moreover, Gimenez is being observed, who scores a goal on average for each ninety minutes he plays.</p>



<p>Actually, the London team first became aware of the player when they were considering Feyenoord manager Arne Slot as a possible manager the previous season. In each of those encounters, Spurs and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a> have kept an eye on the 22-year-old, and Daniel Levy intends to take the lead in the upcoming year.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="370" height="556" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20231029_WST_465774_image-2.webp&amp;width=370&amp;height=556" alt="" class="wp-image-465801" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/10/image-2.png 370w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/10/image-2-200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px"></figure><figcaption>Fabrizio Romano gives an update on Gimenez via Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What did Fabrizio Romano say?</h2>



<p>Fabrizio Romano has corroborated the reports of Ange Postecoglou’s side’s interest in Gimenez. Nonetheless, it’s clear that Feyenoord will not be inclined to allow the prolific Mexican striker to depart for a bargain fee during the January transfer window.</p>



<p>“We know very well that many top clubs around Europe are keeping an eye on the boy [Gimenez]. From what I’m hearing, something around $47.6 million could be the right fee to make it happen”, Romano said on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73NnzJrkxms&amp;ab_channel=FabrizioRomano" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube channel</a>.</p>



<p>“Let’s see if [it’s] in the January window or in the summer window. It depends on Feyenoord, more than on the player. The interest of many clubs is there. I think we saw Tottenham linked because from what I’m told, Tottenham scouts have been following the player already last year.</p>



<p>“While they were following the [Feyenoord] manager [Arne Slot] they saw that Santi Gimenez is absolutely a very good striker. So Santi Gimenez for sure is a player who is interesting for Tottenham, but also for many other clubs around Europe, and this is why decisions will be made in the next months.”</p>



<p>Photo credit: IMAGO / ANP</p>


Santiago Gimenez mania: EPL side emerge as early favorites

One Premier League team is trying to outshine the others in order to recruit Feyenoord's emerging sensation Santiago Gimenez.

Santiago Gimenez mania: EPL side emerge as early favorites - World Soccer Talk


<p>Feyenoord striker Santiago Giménez continued his impressive <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/eredivisie-tv-schedule/">Eredivisie</a> display on Wednesday as the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/mexico-national-team-tv-schedule/">Mexico</a> international completed a hat-trick in the feisty matchup against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ajax-tv-schedule/">Ajax</a>. It was Feyenoord’s first ever hat-trick away to the Dutch giants in their history.</p>



<p>Wednesday’s game was a continuation of a fixture that initially began on Sunday. Officials abandoned the match at the weekend after Ajax fans threw fireworks onto the pitch. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/feyenoord-tv-schedule/">Feyenoord</a> was leading at the time 3-0, with two of these goals supplied by Giménez. The striker also provided an assist for the other goal. Some home supporters even clashed with police outside of the arena on the day.</p>



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<h2>Santiago Giménez finishes hat-trick in Feyenoord game vs Ajax</h2>



<p>Some suggested that the Eredivisie award Feyenoord the victory. Yet, the match resumed behind closed doors in the 56th minute on Wednesday. Giménez quickly added a third goal to complete his hat-trick in the 59th minute of the match. The victory takes Feyenoord up to third in the Eredivisie table, while Ajax slips to 14th.</p>



<p>Giménez now leads the Dutch top flight with nine total goals. All of these scores have occurred in the Mexican’s last five league matches with Feyenoord. The spectacular scoring streak has caught the attention of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> side <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a>. <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-santiago-gimenez-feyenoord-ajax-b1109842.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reports</a> out of England claim that the Gunners are interested in signing Giménez as early as January.</p>



<h5>Arsenal may turn to Giménez as plan B</h5>



<p>Arsenal has been recently <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/arsenal-amping-up-efforts-to-sign-ivan-toney-says-report-20230926-WST-458671.html">linked</a> with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/brentford-tv-schedule/">Brentford’s</a> Ivan Toney. However, the north London club could very well balk at the price tag currently on the star striker. There are suggestions that the Bees will ask for at least $73 million for the currently suspended center forward.</p>



<p>This could force the Gunners to look to Giménez. The Mexico international just joined the Dutch side last summer from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/cruz-azul-tv-schedule/">Cruz Azul</a> in a deal worth around $6 million. Nevertheless, Feyenoord will certainly want to either hold on to the striker or ask for significantly more money.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Box 2 Box Pictures</em></p>


Santiago Giménez scores hat-trick as Feyenoord finish off Ajax

Feyenoord striker Santigo Gimenez completed a hat-trick after the club's matchup with Ajax resumed on Wednesday.

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