Fulham could revive their interest in Ricardo Pepi, despite being sent packing by PSV Eindhoven already this month.
That’s according to Soccer News.
They report, from sources in England, that Pepi remains a target. ‘Several English sources’ have told them that Fulham have not given up hope of signing him in the January transfer window.
They have already made a move for him this month. It was later confirmed publicly that this was valued at €25m.
PSV have been adamant that they have no interest in selling Pepi this month. That offer was rejected and they’ve been public in their disdain for Fulham’s interest. A report in the Netherlands stated they may want as much as €45m and would prefer to keep Pepi until the summer anyway.
There is a belief at the Dutch club that Pepi could impress at the World Cup and drive his value up. Selling him now, unless for a huge fee, could therefore be a mistake.
Soccer News now report that Fulham may want a second shot, though.
Fulham interest is clearly strong
That’s despite Pepi breaking his arm last weekend in the 5-1 win against Excelsior. Marco Silva’s side are believed to be considering submitting a second offer to PSV.
That would be bizarre given his injury, which is sure to keep the striker out of action for an extended period. Some reports have stated his lay off could be as much as two months. Spending big on him this month would, therefore, be strange for Fulham.
Nevertheless, this is a transfer Fulham are clearly keen on and their interest continues. There’s always the possibility they could agree a deal now and let Pepi stay where he is for the rest of the season. That would allow Marco Silva’s side to get in ahead of any World Cup boost.
