Fulham Close On Ricardo Pepi After PSV Reach Outline Agreement; Medical Could Happen Soon

Fulham are moving to sign Ricardo Pepi after reaching an outline agreement with PSV, with personal terms agreed and a medical potentially scheduled in the coming days.

Ricardo Pepi: Agreement Details and Immediate Next Steps

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Fulham and PSV have reached a verbal agreement for Ricardo Pepi in a package worth £31 million. Personal terms with the player have been agreed, and the forward could undergo a medical at Craven Cottage within the coming days as the clubs aim to finalise the transfer.

How The Deal Evolved — Fees, Timing and PSV’s Position

Fulham had pursued Pepi earlier in the season and were close to agreeing a fee in the region of €37 million during the January window, but that move stalled when PSV could not find a replacement. PSV had been holding out for closer to £36 million, with the club contracted to the player until 2030, but the two sides have now found common ground on a lower package. The current agreement is described as a verbal one pending routine formalities.

Player Form, Injury Return and Broader Context

Pepi returned to scoring action after suffering a broken forearm in mid-January and has since made a scoring return. He has 13 goals in 27 competitive appearances this season and has been described as a player Fulham identified months ago. His move to PSV earlier was for a reported fee of £7 million in 2023, and he has 39 goals in 95 appearances for the club across his tenure there. Observers note that a transfer now would come ahead of a major international tournament for the United States this summer, and Fulham view the addition as timely given their forward options.

Clubs involved aim to complete outstanding formalities, with the player medical the next clear step before any paperwork is finalised.