Pepi set for medical at Fulham before £28.5m move

Ricardo Pepi has scored 13 goals in 34 appearances for the United States Fulham are closing in on a £28.5m deal for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who has arrived in London for a medical. The 23-year-old was the subject of a similar bid in January , but the Dutch top-flight club opted to keep him until the summer as they were unable to find a suitable replacement. Fulham have now returned to finalise a move for the United States international, who is expected to sign a contract until 2031 at Craven Cottage. Pepi would join the Cottagers in the summer, with striker Raul Jimenez out of contract at the end of the season. PSV will have additional time during the longer summer transfer window to secure a replacement before next season. Pepi is expected to complete the move after the 2026 World Cup, when he is likely to feature for the USA who, along with Canada and Mexico, are co-hosts of the tournament. Having started his career in his native Texas, Pepi moved to German club Augsburg in 2022, immediately joining FC Groningen on loan in the Netherlands before earning a permanent move to PSV, one of the country's traditional 'big three' clubs. Pepi has scored 13 goals in 29 appearances this season, including three in five Champions League matches. Fulham are currently 11th in the Premier League table. Latest Fulham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Fulham - what do you want to know? Champions League: Newcastle thrashed by seven-goal Barca - Liverpool & Spurs coming up Rampant Barca score seven as Newcastle knocked out Senegal government alleges corruption over Afcon Don’t miss Red Nose Day, live from 7pm on Friday 20 March Have Chelsea silenced the critics? Inside the hidden world of China’s ‘mistress dispellers’ What happens when motherhood is pushed to its limits? Afcon final chaos - key questions answered Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern Have Liverpool lost 'chaotic' edge that made them so feared? The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret? 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Video 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.