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Fulham Raise Bid for Ricardo Pepi as PSV Hold Firm Despite Injury

Ricardo Pepi
January 2026

Fulham have reportedly submitted a new $38 million bid for Pepi after a previous $35 million offer was rejected, with PSV still indicating they want to keep the striker despite Pepi recently suffering an arm injury. Pepi has been tracked by Premier League clubs for some time. A prior $20.7 million bid last season collapsed after a knee injury ended hopes of a January 2025 move. PSV have so far resisted selling.

Quinten Timber Blasts Van Persie After Derby Loss, Signals Exit

Quinten Timber
January 2026

Timber publicly attacked van Persie for not protecting him, after being benched and criticised for training attitude, suggesting the relationship has broken down and his departure is imminent. Van Persie justified dropping Timber by questioning his work and intent; Timber responded post-match saying the coach repeatedly fails to shield players and challenged him to say criticisms directly, with the outburst overshadowing a derby decided by a last-second Kitolano winner.

Ricardo Pepi Breaks Forearm While Scoring on PSV Return, Out About Two Months

Ricardo Pepi
January 2026

Pepi scored but suffered a forearm fracture in the 23rd minute, will have surgery, and is expected to miss roughly two months. He finished a back-post chance, landed awkwardly on his arm during the slide, and was substituted immediately. PSV confirmed the fracture and timeline, halting his scoring run that has taken him to 11 goals this season.

Erik ten Hag Returns to FC Twente as Technical Director in 2026-27 Transition Plan

Erik ten Hag
January 2026

FC Twente appointed Erik ten Hag to rejoin the club’s football organisation from February, with a planned handover to replace retiring technical director Jan Streuer for the 2026-27 season. Twente confirmed Ten Hag will work toward next season immediately, leaning on his background in youth development, squad building, and elite-culture structure, with the club aiming to further professionalise its football operations.

Fulham Weigh Sterling Move but Prioritise Second Pepi Bid

Raheem Sterling
January 2026

Fulham remain interested in signing Raheem Sterling, who has not played this season and is training away from Chelsea’s first team. Chelsea are reportedly willing to subsidise a large share of his wages to facilitate a January exit. Fulham have tracked Sterling previously but are said to be focusing first on returning with an improved offer for PSV striker Ricardo Pepi after an opening bid was rejected. Sterling remains an option if the financial structure is workable.

Fulham Bid $33m for Ricardo Pepi Rejected as PSV Hold Firm

Ricardo Pepi
December 2025

Fulham have had an opening $33 million bid rejected for PSV striker Ricardo Pepi and are expected to return with an improved offer. PSV are under no pressure to sell after tying the forward to a long-term deal. PSV have taken a hard line on valuation and believe Pepi’s output supports a higher fee, with interest from other clubs also in the background. Fulham want added firepower for the run-in and view Pepi as a primary January target.

Napoli target Quinten Timber as Conte reacts to De Bruyne and Anguissa injury crisis

Quinten Timber (Feyenoord)
November 2025

apoli have moved for Quinten Timber (Feyenoord) as midfield injuries to Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli) and Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli) force Antonio Conte to seek a powerful, all action presence who can restore balance and intensity in a system built on winning duels and playing vertically. Timber’s mix of physicality, pressing, progressive passing and goal threat impressed during Feyenoord’s title campaigns, while his contract to 2026 gives clubs leverage as Feyenoord try to avoid losing their captain for nothing, with Arsenal and brother Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) adding extra competition for his signature.

Royston Drenthe hospitalized after stroke; condition stable

Royston Drenthe (FC De Rebellen)
October 2025

The ex-Real Madrid and Everton winger suffered a stroke in the Netherlands and is receiving specialist care. His current veterans’ side reported he is in good hands, with family requesting privacy during recovery. Post-operative/medical specifics were not disclosed. Statement framing seeks calm, space, and controlled updates while clinicians assess neurological status and rehabilitation prospects.

Liverpool & Barcelona Tracking Feyenoord’s Givairo Read

Givairo Read (Feyenoord → Liverpool/Barcelona)
Summer 2025

Liverpool see Read as a potential Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement, while Barcelona want him as a backup for Jules Koundé.
The 18-year-old right-back has impressed in the Eredivisie with six assists in 17 games, making him a top prospect for both clubs

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