Ricardo Pepi did not move to English Premier League side Fulham during the January Transfer Window, but is reportedly edging closer to a move for the summer.
Fulham has reportedly had a €40 million [$46 million] bid accepted from PSV for Pepi’s services, Dutch outlet ED reported Tuesday. Pepi would officially move to London this summer at the conclusion of the EPL and Eredivisie seasons.
The Cottagers were previously interested in Pepi over the winter, but were unable to seal a deal as PSV could not find a replacement for the American forward.
Pepi has returned to action this month after previously missing two months this season due to a broken arm. The former FC Dallas academy product has scored 13 goals in 27 appearances for Peter Bosz’s squad, helping PSV hold a firm grip on first place.
He originally joined PSV from Augsburg for €11 million ($17 million) after impressing on loan at FC Groningen. Pepi has netted 39 goals in 95 appearances for PSV, being part of two league title-winning squads.
A move to Fulham would link Pepi up with U.S. men’s national team teammate Antonee Robinson, who recently made his 150th EPL appearance for the Cottagers last weekend.
Won’t be there long. When he scores 15 for Fulham a Big Dog will come along and switch him up. To be so you and talented…what a burden! LOL
Damn…..Fulham was in hot pursuit, then the kid broke his arm, and they back off a little, but it looks like they really really want this kid
Fulham never backed off, PSV agreed to the deal in Jan. if they could sign a replacement but were unable to lock in a deal to bring in a new striker before the window closed.
correct
True,
Then
“Fulham’s proposed signing of Ricardo Pepi has been called off, leaving the United States men’s national team forward to finish the 2025–26 season with PSV”
Now
“Fulham have reached a verbal agreement to sign USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven for the 2026/27 season for a fee around €36m–€40m ($38m–$46m)”
Hope it goes through this time.
Pepi in the EPL……and Jesus Ferreira and Gio Reyna to PSV……hahahaha, in my dreams!!!!!
Think this worked out for the better. Coming in summer where he can acclimate with a full preseason will definitely be in his favor rather than trying to hit the ground running, break in to the line-up while adjusting to a new team, new manager, new country, AND the PL- mid-season.
Its a good next step for him.
yup