Fulham is preparing to make a second offer for US men’s national team forward Ricardo Pepi, who continues to garner interest from various clubs despite a recent arm injury. The current bid isn’t their first attempt to secure the PSV star, as the Dutch side has expressed a strong desire to retain the striker. Pepi has long been eyeing a move to the Premier League.
### What’s Happening
Recent reports indicate that Fulham has put forth a new bid of $38 million (€32 million) for the American forward. GOAL confirmed on Monday that multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring Pepi, even after PSV declined an earlier $35 million proposal.
The striker previously attracted a bid of $20.7 million (€20 million) last season, but he was ruled out with a knee injury, halting any potential transfer in January 2025.
ESPN was the first to report on Fulham’s latest offer.
### Injury Update
Despite his recent injury setback, Pepi remains a hot prospect. He is expected to be sidelined until March after sustaining an arm fracture during a match against Excelsior on January 10. While he was scoring the opening goal, he fell awkwardly, resulting in surgery that will keep him off the pitch for the next two months.
Nevertheless, Fulham continues to show interest by submitting their bid, fully aware that the striker won’t be available for several weeks.
### Pepi’s Recent Form
After recovering from a knee injury in January 2025, Pepi rediscovered his form in the latter stages of the year. This season, he has played 716 minutes in the Eredivisie, scoring eight goals and providing one assist, with the majority coming as a starter. Additionally, he netted three goals in the Champions League, scoring against Napoli, Olympiakos, and Atlético Madrid.
### What’s Next?
The January transfer window is still open, with the Premier League deadline approaching on February 2nd at 7 PM local time. Fulham currently stands seventh in the Premier League after a recent 2-1 victory against Brighton.
This win places them just three points shy of Chelsea, who is in fourth. Meanwhile, PSV is dominating the Eredivisie but faces a challenge to stay competitive in the Champions League as they prepare for their crucial group match against Bayern Munich.
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### Fan Take
This news is pivotal for soccer enthusiasts as it reflects the ongoing excitement in player transfers, especially for American talent making strides in international leagues. A successful move for Pepi could elevate his career while enhancing the visibility of American players in top-tier soccer.
