Fulham are likely to face continued frustration in their efforts to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi.
That’s according to journalist Mike Verweij, via Voetbal 4 U. He believe that PSV Eindhoven will hold onto their striker until the summer, seeking a ‘World Cup bonus’.
Fulham have been chasing Pepi for some time and reports have indicated that they will be moving again in the January transfer window.
PSV, though, have no intention of selling. While Fulham have made it clear that they would be willing to pay a substantial fee for the striker, the Dutch side are yet to budge.
“PSV director Ernest Stewart reiterated that this week, stating the club found Fulham’s €30m-plus bid ‘not interesting.’ He spoke firmly about the potential move and made it clear that the Dutch side weren’t interested in selling.
Of course, money often talks and a bigger bid from Fulham could quickly change that stance. Verweij, though, believes that PSV have a different plan laid out.
“I think PSV is counting its chickens before they hatch and that Pepi will be worth just as much after the World Cup, or maybe even more,” he said.
That’s something Driessen cannot comprehend. He believes that PSV are being foolish rejecting Fulham while they’re so keen.
“PSV obviously needs a striker, and Pléa is with us at training camp, but when will he make his comeback?
“So, you shouldn’t actually let him go, but are you going to earn €35m back in the Champions League? I would definitely sell him for €35m.
“Of course not, he’s not a special footballer at all. He’s a good footballer, but not for the top of the Premier League. There’s a reason Fulham is signing up and not Liverpool.”
