Fulham are keen on signing PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi this summer as Marco Silva seeks striking reinforcements, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The American international is tipped to leave the Netherlands this summer despite scoring seventeen goals in 28 appearances across all competitions as PSV won the Eredivisie on a dramatic final day after Ajax’s astonishing implosion. The 22 year-old Texan, who has scored thirteen goals in 33 senior caps for his country, has found the net 26 times in 68 appearances for Peter Boscz’s side and has attracted frenzied transfer speculation off the back of his stellar season.
The El Paso native also helped PSV to the title in 2023-2024 and has won two CONCACAF Nations League titles with the United States. He was voted the MLS Young Player of the Year in 2021 and enjoyed a successful loan spell with Groningen having struggled in his first taste of European football at Augsburg. Pepi signed a new deal at the Philips Stadion until 2030, but Mike McGrath reports that the Whites are ready to test the water with a bid for the 6ft 1in front man – believing their success in integrating American talent over the years will make Craven Cottage an attractive destination for the talented Texan.
Pepi’s season ended early after he suffered a knee injury in January but he is expected to be able to participate fully in pre-season training with PSV or somehow else should Rood-witten opt to part with one of their prized assets. The Dutch giants rejected a loan with an obligation to buy bid worth £21m from West Ham United in Janaury.
Sounds like he could be a good signing and not too old which is a big surprise.
I like him a lot the only issue I would have with him joining is Muniz being pushed down the pecking order… which I hope doesn’t happen but with Raul 1 year option I don’t see him being 3rd choice… hope I’m wrong
I have to say I think it was a mistake to sell Jay Stanfield. If this guy does join us, I really hope he’ll prove good enough to change my mind!
You’re right, Roger. And nothing will change my mind about selling Stansfield being a bad idea.
Well, the countdown to deadline day has begun and surely this year we are in a position to attract and buy at the front end of the window, so that Marco can gel a squad before the season starts.
Fingers crossed.
Ever hopeful…
We have a good record with American players, let’s hope they put in a good word for us. I reckon there will be a lot of competition for his services.
Agree Clive, our constant dithering is frustrating and has probably, albeit I don’t know, cost us in the past.
Still unsure about Jay Stansfield but he does look good in the Championship. Never got enough game time with us to prove himself one way or the other. Pity.
I think we were right to sell Stansfield. Unproven in the Premiership. Playing 2 divisions lower, in 37 games he only scored 19, 10 of which were penalties. That was with a team that was way better than anyone else in the division
I still remember a pre season friendly 2/3 years ago against European opposition in which when Jay stansfield and Luke Harris came on around 60m they completely changed the game. Jay left perm and Luke on loan but they were never given a chance with us. Jay left to get game time which he never got with us. So we will never know if he would have made it. My guess is he would have been good for us. Let’s not make the same mistake with King and Godo.