Fulham and PSV striker Ricardo Pepi reportedly reach verbal agreement

PSV's Ricardo Pepi celebrates scoring a goal against Heracles Almelo in the Dutch Eredivisie
PSV's Ricardo Pepi celebrates scoring a goal against Heracles Almelo in the Dutch EredivisieČTK / imago sportfotodienst / kolbert-press/Markus Verwimp

PSV striker Ricardo Pepi has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Premier League side Fulham for a move in the summer, reports suggested on Tuesday.

Ricardo Pepi, 23, has struggled with injuries this season, but has been crucial for PSV nonetheless, scoring 13 goals and providing 3 assists in 27 games across all competitions.

PSV lead the Dutch Eredivisie by 16 points and could win a 27th league title as early as this weekend.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Pepi and Fulham have reached a full verbal agreement on a summer move worth up to €36 million. The American striker had already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Cottagers, who were after Pepi in January as well, but PSV rejected several bids.

Ricardo Pepi's recent statistics
Ricardo Pepi's recent statisticsFlashscore

Pepi, who's currently playing with his right arm in a cast after fracturing it earlier this season, is expected to have his medical at Fulham as early as this week.

The 23-year-old striker joined PSV from FC Augsburg in 2023 for €11 million after impressing at Eredivisie side FC Groningen the season before, in which he scored 12 goals in 29 games. The American struggled with injuries throughout his PSV career, but has amassed 39 goals and 9 assists across 82 matches across all competitions.

Pepi is currently under contract through June 2030