Fulham not expected to get PSV’s Pepi on deadline daypublished at 10:08 GMT
10:08 GMT
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter
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Fulham are not expected to sign PSV striker Ricardo Pepi on transfer deadline day but retain an interest in the United States international going forward.
Pepi, 23, was keen on a move to Craven Cottage and Fulham were prepared to pay more than £30m to complete the deal.
However, reports in the Netherlands say any move was dependent on PSV securing a suitable replacement in time.
Neither Fulham nor Pepi expect the deal to be completed before Monday’s 19:00 GMT deadline.
Fulham have signed winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City and are expected to revisit a move for Pepi in the summer, with first‑choice striker Raul Jimenez out of contract at the end of the season.