Mexico international Raul Jimenez is waiting on a work permit that would allow him to complete a move from Spanish giant Atletico Madrid to West Ham. Jimenez, who moved to Atletico from ClubAmerica a year ago, is one of two strikers Hammers Coach Slaven Bilic is looking to sign following the long-term injuries suffered by strikers Andy Carroll and Enner Valencia,with the latter expected to miss up to four months after suffering a leg injury in the 2-2 Europa League qualifying draw with Astra Giurgiu last week. While the work permit could be an issue forJimenez, AS point out special permission can be obtained if the player is judged to be of “exceptional talent.”
