Fulham Nears £28.5m Deal for USA Striker Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven

Fulham Nears £28.5m Deal for USA Striker Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven

Fulham is on the verge of finalizing a £28.5m transfer deal for Ricardo Pepi, the PSV Eindhoven striker who has arrived in London for a medical examination. The 23-year-old forward previously attracted a similar bid back in January, but PSV Eindhoven decided to retain him until the summer due to the inability to find an adequate replacement. Now, Fulham is set to secure the United States international, who is anticipated to sign a contract that extends until 2031 at Craven Cottage. Pepi’s arrival is particularly timely, as striker Raul Jimenez will be out of contract at the end of the season, creating a need for new attacking options. This transfer allows PSV Eindhoven ample time during the extended summer transfer window to find a suitable replacement before the next season begins. Pepi is expected to finalize his move post the 2026 World Cup, where he is likely to represent the USA, one of the co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. Starting his career in Texas, Pepi moved to Augsburg in 2022, subsequently joining FC Groningen on loan before securing a permanent position at PSV Eindhoven, one of the Netherlands' traditional football giants. This season, he has demonstrated his scoring prowess with 13 goals in 29 appearances, including three goals in five Champions League matches.

Source: BBC Sport - 2026-03-18