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Fulham Bids $38m for Injured USMNT Star Ricardo Pepi

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Fulham has submitted a €32 million ($38m) offer for PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi, according to ESPN sources. The 23-year-old USMNT striker is currently sidelined with a broken forearm, an injury expected to keep him out for two months. PSV is reportedly seeking a fee closer to €35 million for the player who has scored 26 goals in 60 appearances for the Dutch club.

Pepi's injury comes at a frustrating time for both the player and PSV, who had been counting on his goal-scoring form for the season's second half. After beginning his career at FC Dallas and playing in Germany with Augsburg and Groningen, Pepi found a consistent role at PSV since his 2023 move. His 13 goals in 34 caps for the United States national team highlight his potential.

The Premier League club's bid signals their intent to bolster their attacking options despite the forward's current unavailability. This move underscores Fulham's long-term planning, as they look to secure a proven goal-scorer for future campaigns. All eyes will now be on PSV's response and whether Pepi's rehabilitation timeline affects the potential transfer.