Fulham are not expected to sign PSV Eindhoven 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.
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.