Fulham will unlikely sign 22-year-old USMNT international Ricardo Pepi from Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ricardo Pepi is the subject of interest from Fulham. The Cottagers are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a striker in the winter transfer window. So, the 22-year-old PSV Eindhoven centre-forward has emerged as a target for the West London outfit.
However, the Eredivisie champions do not want to part ways with the American striker, even though the Cottagers have been ready to pay a significant sum to secure his services. Additionally, Pepi, who “has been described as absolutely lethal by former USA international striker Landon Donovan”, is not considering leaving PSV Eindhoven anytime soon.
How has Ricardo Pepi fared at PSV Eindhoven?
Ricardo Pepi has established himself as one of the best players in the Eredivisie since joining PSV Eindhoven from FC Augsburg in July 2023. The 22-year-old has made considerable progress in the last two and a half years, having been productive in the final third for the Dutch champions.
The USMNT international has been solid thus far in the 2025/26 season, scoring ten goals and providing two assists in 21 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, Pepi’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Fulham will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.
London calling? Not quite
Ricardo Pepi has been on Fulham’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as the Cottagers are scouring the market for a striker heading into the winter transfer window after parting ways with Carlos Vinicius. Meanwhile, Raul Jimenez is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. So, Rodrigo Muniz is the only long-term option for Marco Silva.
So, Fulham should sign a striker in the winter transfer window, with Pepi emerging as a viable target. Recent reports have claimed that the West London club will submit a bid worth €30-35 million to sign the 22-year-old American striker from PSV Eindhoven.
However, the Eredivisie champions are not interested in selling Pepi in the winter transfer window. Additionally, the 22-year-old USMNT international will not push for a move away from PSV Eindhoven in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Pepi and who emerges as a target for Fulham for a January move.
