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Fulham Agree £31M Deal for PSV Striker Pepi

Published 18 March 2026

Fulham have reached a verbal agreement with PSV Eindhoven to sign United States international striker Ricardo Pepi for approximately 31 million pounds ahead of the summer transfer window, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 23-year-old forward, who has agreed personal terms with the Premier League club, could undergo a medical in the coming days, positioning the deal to be finalized before the window opens on June 14.

The agreement ends a prolonged pursuit by Fulham, who first targeted Pepi during the January transfer period but saw their bids rejected. PSV, the Eredivisie leaders, were unwilling to sell midway through the season, especially after Pepi suffered a broken arm in a league match against Excelsior. A second bid of 32 million pounds in January fell short of the Dutch club's valuation, but the two sides have now bridged the gap. The transfer is expected to be completed in July, following the conclusion of the current season and Pepi's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the U.S. men's national team.

Pepi has impressed at PSV since joining permanently in 2023 for about 11 million pounds after a loan spell at Groningen. The Texas native, who began...

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