Fulham have been linked with a move for Ricardo Pepi as the club looks for attacking reinforcements this winter, a report in the Daily Mail states. The Cottagers see Pepi as a potential spark for Marco Silva\u2019s side and as an addition to a frontline that has managed two or more goals in only four of the club\u2019s last 16 matches.<\/p>\n
The club first showed interest in Pepi last summer, and West Ham United made an offer a year ago. Pepi, now at PSV Eindhoven, has produced a strong start to the season, scoring 10 times in 21 appearances. That form puts him on pace to surpass his previous single-season best of 17 goals.<\/p>\n
PSV are thought to value the 22-year-old at around $54 million. That valuation could increase if Pepi maintains his scoring run into 2026. Any move would require Fulham to meet a significant fee and to persuade the No. 9 to leave PSV for Craven Cottage.<\/p>\n
Pepi missed significant time last season with a knee injury, a layoff that kept him out for the majority of the USMNT\u2019s 2025 calendar year. His absence created opportunities for Haji Wright and Patrick Agyemang to impress the USMNT\u2019s new boss, Mauricio Pochettino.<\/p>\n
Pepi\u2019s return to form presents a selection dilemma for Pochettino, who will have several options to evaluate during the March international break against Belgium and Portugal. Folarin Balogun remains the frontrunner to be the Stars and Stripes\u2019 starting striker at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the backup role is not settled. Growing Premier League interest and a possible transfer could give Pepi an edge among the alternatives as the U.S. squad finalizes plans for next summer\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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