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West Ham fans may well recall the name Raul Jimenez after he was linked with a move to east London this weekend.

Well, two years ago the Mexican striker was on the verge of becoming Slaven Bilic's first signing but the move never quite got over the line.

It wasn't down to a failed medical or a change of heart over contract negotiations that caused the deal to fall apart. It was an alarm clock.

Jimenez, who was playing for Atletico Madrid at the time, was due at Upton Park for his medical but he missed his flight to the capital after oversleeping.

The move cost him a transfer to the Premier League and he instead signed for Benfica in a deal worth around £8.6m a few hours later.

Jorge Mendes, the player's agent, denied that Jimenez blew his chance of a move to the Hammers due to his failure to get up in time.

In fact, Mendes explained that it was the chance to play in the Champions League with Benfica that saw him seal a move to the Estadio de la Luz.

But Jimenez himself blamed his alarm clock for his failure to attend the medical.

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The move has certainly paid off for the striker as he has won the Primeira Liga title in both of his seasons with the Portuguese giants, as well as numerous other honours.

However, it now looks like Jimenez could potentially end up in claret and blue two years after his failed transfer.

Bilic is keen to sign the striker and it looks like he will have to battle Liverpool to sign the frontman he was keen on bringing to the club in 2015.

The 26-year-old has a €60m (£52.6m) release clause in his contract, although the manager is keen to strike a deal of around €30m (£26.3m) for the Mexico international.

Let's hope this time Jimenez remembers to set his alarm this time if the clubs can agree on a fee to bring the talented striker to the London Stadium.

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