Fulham must now accelerate Troy Parrott deal as Ricardo Pepi left ‘severely disappointed’
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Credit: Imago Thu 26 March 2026 10:15, UK Fulham need to focus on signing Troy Parrott this summer as their chances of landing Ricardo Pepi have all but ended after a second failed bid for his services. Fulham tried to sign PSV star Pepi for around £28million in the winter window, but saw their move break down on deadline day in February.They remained interested in the USA striker, and several top sources confirmed last week that he was edging closer to a full agreement with the Craven Cottage club, and a medical was expected to take place.Their second bid to sign him has since broken down because of a disagreement over when he would leave PSV, and ESPN Netherlands have reported that Pepi has been left “severely disappointed” and may no longer be keen on joining Fulham.Now that the Pepi saga could well be over for good, the Cottagers should instead reignite their interest in fellow Eredivisie star Parrott.Fulham could face fierce competition to sign Troy Parrott this summerParrott‘s career has burst into life over the last 12 months after some impressive developments at both club and international level.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Republic of Ireland striker netted regularly last season with the Dutch club, and he has scored 28 times so far this term, while also firing his country to the World Cup playoffs with a hat-trick against Hungary.Troy ParrottRicardo PepiMinutes played18871000Goals1410Assists31Chances created2112Shot accuracy %62%77%Big chances missed224Parrott vs Pepi – Eredivisie 2025-26 statsThe Independent claimed in January that Fulham were leading the race to sign him, while Football Insider revealed earlier this month that Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan are interested in Parrott too.Now that they effectively have no chance of signing Pepi, it is clear that the Cottagers must accelerate a move for the Irishman ahead of the strong competition.Parrott has scored more than Pepi in each of the last two campaigns, and it is clear that he is destined for big things and is set to leave the Netherlands this summer.Second failed move for Pepi could see Marco Silva move closer to Fulham exitFulham boss Silva has been publicly critical of the club’s transfer business in recent times, insisting that they had been “too passive” in the market last summer.Their lack of attacking firepower has seen Pepi consistently linked with a move to Fulham over the last nine months, but now a move looks to be off the table.This is sure to anger Silva, who is out of contract at Craven Cottage in the summer and yet to sign a new deal.Tony Khan has insisted that he is confident that the Portuguese boss will stay at the club, amid links to Man United and Tottenham, but this latest saga could well see him decide not to extend his deal and move on. ⚪️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Fulham Insider Access Get the full story from Craven Cottage and Motspur Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West London.