Fulham agree £31m deal to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi
Fulham have reached a verbal agreement to sign United States forward Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven in a transfer worth £31m.
The 21-year-old is set to undergo a medical after the West London club finally secured their long-term attacking target.
The Cottagers had previously pursued the American international during the January transfer window but were unable to finalise terms.
Silva seeks squad improvements
Marco Silva has repeatedly expressed a desire for attacking reinforcements to elevate his team beyond their current mid-table standing.
The Portuguese manager experienced frustration over the club’s transfer business last summer and views this early acquisition as a significant step forward.
Securing the highly-rated striker could also prove crucial in persuading the head coach to extend his stay at Craven Cottage.
Silva’s current contract is due to expire at the end of the campaign, making definitive squad investments an urgent priority for the board.
Adding firepower from the Eredivisie
Pepi arrives with a strong goalscoring pedigree from the Dutch top flight, offering a fresh dynamic to the Premier League side’s forward line.
The former FC Dallas prospect will now complete his mandatory medical examinations before the high-profile move is officially announced.
