Premier League Clubs Maintain Interest in USMNT Star Ricardo Pepi Despite Arm Injury and Fulham’s $35m Bid Rejection
Despite a recent $35 million offer from Fulham being turned down, Premier League clubs are still eyeing U.S. men's national team star Ricardo Pepi, who is currently sidelined with a broken arm. His injury hasn't deterred English teams from pursuing the talented forward in the January transfer window.
Fulham have made a $35 million (€30 million) offer for U.S. men's national team star Ricardo Pepi, GOAL can confirm, and, despite seeing that bid rejected, several English clubs remain interested in the forward. The offer comes despite Pepi's recent arm injury, which hasn't prevented Premier League clubs from making a push to sign the striker this January.GOAL can confirm that Fulham are among the teams looking to sign Pepi this January. The Premier League club is among several sides in England interested in Pepi, who commanded similar interest last summer before suffering a knee injury. This January, the American striker is dealing with a broken arm suffered in a recent match for his current club, PSV. The injury occurred as Pepi slid to fire home a goal in a 5-1 win over Excelsior. PSV has since confirmed that Pepi has undergone surgery and that he is expected to miss two months of matches.Prior to the injury, Premier League clubs were already monitoring Pepi closely during the January window, and that interest has continued despite the expectation that he would not be available until March. Fabrizio Romano first reported that clubs remain interested despite the setback, while The Athletic previously reported that PSV rejected an initial $35 million bid from Fulham.The Premier League interest comes after Pepi was the subject of similar discussions last January after a breakout at PSV. Sources confirmed to GOAL last year that Pepi was the subject of a $20.7M (€20M) bid from a Premier League club, although his knee injury and PSV's reluctance to sell ended any possibility of a move. Sources also confirmed that PSV rejected a loan-to-buy offer from West Ham last year.After initially earning his Eredivisie stripes during a 13-goal loan spell at Groningen, Pepi joined PSV in 2023 in a $9.8 million transfer. He largely came off the bench for his first season-and-a-half, scoring nine goals during his first campaign with the club. However, he broke into the XI in the final months of 2024 by scoring 17 goals in all competitions before a knee injury sidelined him in January. After building fitness to start this season, Pepi has once again earned his place in the XI and has 11 goals in 22 appearances this season. That includes eight goals in just 716 Eredivisie minutes as well as goals against Napoli, Olympiacos, and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, all off the bench.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingWith Pepi out of action, PSV will look to maintain the club's stranglehold on the Eredivisie, which they currently lead by 16 points. Pepi, meanwhile, will face a race to recover in time for the next USMNT camp, which comes in March.
English Clubs Pursue Ricardo Pepi Amidst Injury Setback
Fulham have had a $35 million bid for USMNT star Ricardo Pepi rejected despite the striker suffering a broken arm while playing for PSV. The Premier League outfit is just one of several English clubs showing interest in Pepi, who continues to attract attention despite his current injury layoff.
Persistent Premier League Interest in Pepi
Despite Pepi’s recent arm injury, Premier League clubs remain keen on securing the services of the talented striker. The injury setback hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of English sides, who have been monitoring Pepi closely during the January transfer window.
PSV Rejects Fulham’s Bid for Pepi
It has been revealed that PSV rejected an initial $35 million bid from Fulham for Ricardo Pepi. The rejection comes as Pepi recuperates from his arm injury, with the Dutch club determined to retain the highly sought-after forward.
Pepi's Progress and Previous Suitors
Ricardo Pepi made a significant impact at PSV before his injury, attracting interest from Premier League clubs for a potential move last summer. Despite setbacks, Pepi has showcased his talent with impressive goal-scoring performances. His recovery will be closely monitored by both club and country as he aims to return to action.
Implications for PSV and USMNT
With Pepi set to miss significant game time, PSV will aim to maintain their dominance in the Eredivisie. Meanwhile, the USMNT will hope for Pepi's swift recovery ahead of upcoming international commitments. The striker's absence poses challenges for both his club and national team as they navigate through the remainder of the season.






