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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.

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.

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.

Alexi Lalas Doubts Ricardo Pepi’s World Cup Chances After Injury

Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
October 2025

Former USMNT star Alexi Lalas questioned Ricardo Pepi’s chances of making the 2026 World Cup roster after another knee injury ruled him out of October friendlies. With competition for striker spots intensifying, Pepi risks being edged out if absences continue.
Speaking on his podcast, Lalas said injuries reduce Pepi’s chances of proving his worth compared to rivals. Despite scoring 13 goals in 33 caps, he now misses games against Australia and Ecuador. Pepi’s return timeline will be pivotal ahead of November’s qualifiers.

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