PSV rejected an initial loan-to-buy offer of $26 million from West Ham United for United States Men's National Team forward Ricardo Pepi.

West Ham United have had a €25 million ($26m) initial bid rejected for PSV and United States forward Ricardo Pepi, sources have told ESPN. A source said West Ham could return with another offer. The Premier League club are in the market for a striker ahead of the January transfer deadline following injuries to Jarrod Bowen,

West Ham United target Ricardo Pepi has suffered a knee injury and will be out of action for the moment. The Hammers have PSV Eindhoven’s centre forward on their transfer wish list for the ongoing window as they desperately hunt attacking reincorcements.

West Ham United are expected to try again for PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi. The USA international has been the subject of an offer from West Ham this week. The Hammers have made a bid to take Pepi on-loan with an option to buy for €25m. But PSV have rejected the proposal.

PSV Eindhoven have officially turned down an offer from West Ham United for Ricardo Pepi. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League side proposed an initial loan with a €25m obligation to buy. PSV are reluctant to sell the striker, with an increased offer required for his departure to take place this month.