London, March 18 -- Fulham are closing in on a £28.5m deal for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who has arrived here for a medical.
The 23-year-old was the subject of a similar bid in January, but the Dutch top-flight club opted to keep him until the summer as they were unable to find a suitable replacement.
Fulham have now returned to finalise a move for the United States international, who is expected to sign a contract until 2031 at Craven Cottage, according to BBC sport.
Pepi would join the Cottagers in the summer, with striker Raul Jimenez out of contract at the end of the season.
PSV will have additional time during the longer summer transfer window to secure a replacement before next season.
Pepi is expected to complete ...