Fulham to wait for Pepi until the summerpublished at 10:13 GMT 2 February
10:13 GMT 2 February
Nizaar Kinsella Football reporter
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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.
What fans want on deadline daypublished at 07:34 GMT 2 February
07:34 GMT 2 February
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We asked you what still needs to happen before the transfer window closes at 19:00 GMT on Monday.
Here are some of your comments:
Rodney: We need a striker. Then we need to secure Marco Silva as manager for another three years, then get Harry Wilson to sign another contract.
Alan: Mainly get Wilson and Silva new contracts - and find a decent striker please!
Norb: So far, so good. We've got rid of the least effective player in our squad and replaced him with a young player with a lot of skill and potential. A third striker makes a sense given the injuries we've had this term and, again, a younger player who can learn from Raul Jimenez makes the most sense. I would've said an extra central midfielder, but with the extra wingers, Alex Iwobi can play inside in probably his best position.
Joseph: We need a striker who can put the ball in the back of the net - we shouldn't have to rely on a midfielder for our goals. A new contract for both Wilson and Silva would be nice as well.
Toby: Oscar Bobb is a great signing. If he can stay fit he has the attributes to make a name for himself at Fulham with lots of time on his side. It's no secret we are still in need of a striker desperately - but so is everyone. If we can at least get a striker alongside Bobb, it's a great window. If we can add a creative midfielder as well, it will be what's needed to push for European spots.
Robin: Need a central midfielder and a striker before the window is out to keep up the European push. Then, we have to keep Silva and Wilson in the summer.
Follow transfer deadline daypublished at 07:01 GMT 2 February
07:01 GMT 2 February
Today is the final chance of the season for your Premier League team to do transfer business.
The window closes at 19:00 GMT, meaning teams - and fans - can avoid the usual late-night transfer scramble.
It has already been a busy window - for some teams anyway - but whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
Analysis: Late transfer business not helping Silvapublished at 18:04 GMT 1 February
18:04 GMT 1 February
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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Fulham head into deadline day with doubts over playmaker Harry Wilson, who again excelled even though he ended up on the losing side against Manchester United.
Oscar Bobb is yet to make his debut following his £27m move from Manchester City but will be in contention for next weekend's encounter with Everton.
It must be a frustration for Marco Silva, who has developed an excellent squad but may find they fall just short of a place in Europe because of a repeated failure to execute transfer deals quickly enough.
Silva clearly was not happy at Jorge Cuenca's goal being disallowed. It is impossible to say what would have happened had Fulham scored earlier in the game than they did.
As it was, they do at least have the memory of Kevin's effort and also that of Raul Jimenez, who seemed to defy all logic of penalty-taking given the number of times he checked his run-up, waiting in vain for Senne Lammens to commit himself, before eventually aiming for the highest part of the goal.
Ian: Another United win. Well done Carrick, and the team, but it seems they were getting weary towards the end, allowing Fulham back into it. It's unbelievable really - looking back on these three matches. We've not seen this style of football for many a year. The team looks happy together, they play together and win together.
Graeme: Another spirited performance and it would be nice to win a game next week without the stress. However no one can deny that Carrick has brought back the kind of performances we experienced under Sir Alex. Give him the job but not until the end of the season. I don't see anyone doing a better job.
D: Incredible that the decision makers at Man U stuck with Amorim for so long - and allowed him to stick with his rigid beliefs about his system. All of them are out of their depth.
Mark: A different mentality from a month ago. Attacking intent when suffering a set back. Not making defensive substitutions when one up and handing back the initiative. Positive result against a tough Fulham team
Fulham fans
Jez: Proud of the boys! Gritty and we never gave up. We can compete against the big clubs.
William: They didn't deserve to lose that. I personally thought Fulham were the better side.
Douglas: So many absurd VAR delays are crushing football taking away the flow of the game, the excitement of its non stop nature and somehow introducing a weird bias that favors the top 6. Why have a machine at all when it's calibrated to plus or minus 5 centimeters leaving the arbiters wiggle room? Most of all the waiting introduces a pensive tension that has no connection to sport. At least introduce a 2 minute time limit… Fulham can count themselves unlucky…again just like the Wirst "goal" against Liverpool.
Man Utd 3-2 Fulham: What Silva and Smith-Rowe saidpublished at 17:21 GMT 1 February
17:21 GMT 1 February
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Fulham manager Marco Silva speaking to BBC: "The game started with a terrible decision from John Brooks - a completely bad decision from him. It was a clear, simple tackle on the ball. I understand VAR are now saying different things but the penalty was given for the tackle. Nobody is going to give a penalty for a pull."
On if he feels the game was re-refereed: "It is my feeling - definitely. First of all, a terrible decision on a clear and simple tackle The feedback from the fourth official was that the referee would come to the screen. Probably it is the first time it was given and the decision was overturned by VAR."
On if he can put the disappointment of defeat behind him: "100% sure. We showed again our character, attitude and commitment. It was a great reaction from all of us. The players that came in helped the team and the players that are there all the time helped as well. It was a great reaction from all of us. Unfortunately we don't take points, but we take much more from it."
On if his team are in the race for Europe: "We are in a race to be better every single moment. That is the main thing - to improve ourselves as a team."
Earlier, he spoke to Sky Sports about decisions going against Fulham: "I feel my players and I feel our fans, but we have to respect the people in charge. I know why the penalty was given. VAR went in a completely different direction to find a free-kick that was not the reason why the penalty was given."
On if he has spoken to John Brooks: "I don't want to get more cards because I want to be on the touchline. I don't want to speak more."
Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe, speaking to Sky Sports: "Really frustrating. I thought the boys fought really hard to get back into the game. It's a bit annoying to concede straight after equalising.
On what Marco Silva has said: "We have to stick together at this moment in time. Coming here, we knew it was going to be tough. We have to go again and stick together."
On if he felt decisions went against Fulham: "We can't do much, - all we can do is try to perform as best we can. It felt like some decisions didn't go our way but it's football. I felt we got a bit unlucky. We still have a lot to play for. We are still in the cups and have had a good season so far."
Did you know?
Fulham's seven away defeat in this season's Premier League is as many as they lost on the road in the whole of 2024-25.
Raul Jimenez has scored all 12 of his penalties in the Premier League – the most by any player with a 100% record in the competition, overtaking Yaya Toure.
You can also listen to today's 5 Live Premier League commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Aston Villa v Brentford" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Tottenham v Man City", for instance.
What needs to happen before transfer deadline?published at 09:05 GMT 1 February
09:05 GMT 1 February
It's transfer deadline day tomorrow, with the window closing at 19:00 GMT.
How would you assess Fulham's window? Do you think any position needs more attention? If so, give us names of who should be brought in. And what about who needs to go?
Sutton's predictions: Man Utd v Fulhampublished at 08:00 GMT 1 February
08:00 GMT 1 February
Everything we know about Manchester United in recent months would usually make this smell of an away win for Fulham - but not this time.
It feels like the weight of the world is off the United players' shoulders with Michael Carrick in charge, and he is getting the best out of them by playing them in positions that suit them.
Bruno Fernandes is not just getting on the ball more, he is doing it in the areas where he wants to be.
Fulham always have a goal in them and Harry Wilson is having an incredible season, but I can't really back against United at the moment. They will find a way to win this one, too.
Gossip: Fulham's £20m Willock offer turned downpublished at 07:24 GMT 1 February
07:24 GMT 1 February
Fulham have had a £20m offer for Joe Willock rejected by Newcastle United, who will not sanction a move for the 26-year-old midfielder unless they find a replacement. (Talksport), external
Man Utd v Fulham: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 13:01 GMT 31 January
13:01 GMT 31 January
Chris Adams BBC Sport journalist
Michael Carrick has enjoyed a dream start to his second stint in the Manchester United dugout, but Fulham's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday will present a different sort of challenge to that which he has faced so far.
Fresh test for composed Carrick
United were limited to 43.9% possession in last week's impressive comeback win against top-of-the-table Arsenal and just 31.8% in their victory over second-placed Manchester City.
The home crowd will expect Carrick's side to have more of the ball in this game, and it remains to be seen how he will reshuffle his pack given the absence of the in-form Patrick Dorgu, who pulled up injured not long after his stunning strike against the Gunners.
One man who seems certain to keep his place is Bryan Mbeumo, who has two goals in two games since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. United won just once in his absence and the Cameroon forward has now dislodged Benjamin Sesko as the central striker in Carrick's attack.
The Red Devils have won three and drawn three of their last six league games, rising to fourth in the table with the longest current unbeaten run of any side in the division as the race for Champions League football heats up. It's their longest spell without defeat since a run of eight under Ralf Rangnick in January and February 2022.
Recent history is kind as well; United have lost just one of their last 20 league games against Fulham.
Cottagers on the climb
Fulham enter February in the best form of their Premier League lives, having earned 17 points in their last eight games in their ascent to seventh place. It's the most points the Cottagers have ever amassed over any run of eight matches within a Premier League season.
After last week's stoppage-time win over Brighton, head coach Marco Silva admitted it's "not going to be easy" to keep hold of matchwinner Harry Wilson, who is attracting interest from elsewhere with his contract up in the summer.
Alongside the Wales midfielder on the scoresheet was substitute Samuel Chukwueze, proving once again that Silva's in-game adjustments are liable to pay off. Since the start of last season, Fulham substitutes have scored 24 goals, a joint-league high.
Fulham were fortunate to escape with a point at Craven Cottage in the reverse fixture in August, when Bruno Fernandes skied a penalty after a lengthy VAR review. But if they do leave Old Trafford with something on Sunday, it will mark their first unbeaten season against United since 2003-04.
The signing of Bobb - your viewspublished at 17:58 GMT 30 January
17:58 GMT 30 January
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We asked for your views on how you expect Oscar Bobb to fit into Fulham following his move from Manchester City.
Here are some of your comments:
Rob: Delighted. Good pedigree. young. Just what we need. Now for another 2 or 3 players.
Bob: It's good to read Bobb will be able to play on the left or right in matches. A solid player is what is needed now to bolster our side. Another signing is still wanted. We also need to get Harry and Marco to sign extensions to their contracts.
Jack: Bobb is a fantastic player, he's got all the skill and quality of a Premier League quality winger and can go on to do big things at Fulham, he's had the chance to be influenced by some fantastic wingers such as Foden, Semenyo and Cherki and I know he will do wonders under the right management, Marco Silva will love him!
Adrian: Sorry to see him go. He has a lot of natural talent, but sadly will never get in the City team ahead of Semenyo, Cherki, Doku or even Savinho. I hope he is a success at Fulham
Silva on 'great' Bobb signing, Muniz's fitness and transferspublished at 16:50 GMT 30 January
16:50 GMT 30 January
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford (14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Silva confirmed Kenny Tete is "working with the team" after missing the last four games due to a hamstring issue, while Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic are likely to not yet be fit and "everyone else is in contention".
More on Muniz: "He is already around the team, in some drills with the team. This week is probably going to be too soon - probably next week we're going to have good news about him as well."
On new signing from Manchester City, Oscar Bobb: "Very pleased, because I think it's a very, very good move from us. Since Adama left, or was coming close to leaving, I had some players in mind as targets and Oscar was one of them for sure."
More on Bobb: "He's a clear replacement for the player that left the club. It's a great move from us. Very talented player, quality, individual quality as well. I have to congratulate the club and the board for the move and to be able to sign a player and to react in a way to replace a 30 year old, with a 22 year old, for the present and the future too."
Silva said he does not know what will happen on deadline day but the "board is doing their part". He added: "It's a normal day for me. I know in England it's a special day. Everything is so clear, we have been completely aligned since the end of November."
Asked whether Samuel Chukwueze's loan from AC Milan could be made permanent, Silva said: "There's time, we are very pleased with him. He's been able to show quality. He's a great lad, a nice boy. He's adapting for what we need. We are going to have time to do it."
On the Cottagers' fine recent run: "This season has been more competitive than last season. The way we bounced back from around the beginning of November has been incredible."
'It was an easy decision' to sign - Bobbpublished at 12:46 GMT 30 January
12:46 GMT 30 January
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Winger Oscar Bobb said it was "an easy decision" to sign for Fulham after speaking with boss Marco Silva.
Norway international Bobb has made the £27m switch from Manchester City and signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Cottagers.
"It feels great to be here," he told FFCtv, external. "I had a great day meeting everyone and I'm very excited.
"I've always known Fulham to be a good club, with good players and a great stadium. I spoke to Sander [Berge], my good friend, and I spoke to the manager, and he explained what the system's like, and how the lads are, and how the club is.
"He seemed lovely, so it was an easy decision basically."
Excited, Fulham fans? How do you expect the former Premier League champion to fit into the side?
'I am nervous' - Fulham's summer crossroadspublished at 07:55 GMT 27 January
07:55 GMT 27 January
Drew Heatley Fan writer
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Things are going pretty well for Fulham at the moment, but I am nervous. They say all good things must come to an end – and I can see the end in sight.
We are enjoying our longest period of sustained success in years thanks to Marco Silva, who has proved to be one of our best managers of the 21st Century.
But Marco's contract runs out in the summer and he looks no closer to signing a new deal.
Harry Wilson is having the season of his life, grabbing this Fulham side by the scruff of the neck and helping us rise up the table since the start of December. He is so often responsible for our biggest moments this term, including the last-minute winner at the weekend against Brighton.
But Harry's contract runs out in the summer and reports this week claim he is waiting on assurances over his manager's future before committing to a longer stay in SW6.
It is becoming a bit of a catch-22 situation – and we risk losing both men come the end of June.
Striker Raul Jimenez is in a similar situation and looks most likely to move on. Plans already look to be in motion to replace the Mexican.
'A cloud of doubt lingering over the Cottage'published at 18:33 GMT 26 January
18:33 GMT 26 January
Chris Wise Final Score reporter at Craven Cottage
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You know sometimes when you are watching a game of football, and you just have a sense that something is about to happen?
That was exactly the feeling there when Harry Wilson was preparing to hit his stoppage-time free-kick, which provided Fulham with a winning goal against Brighton on Saturday.
The winger has been producing clutch moments all season for Marco Silva's side. Wilson has already surpassed his previous best goal return in a Premier League campaign, and clearly there is more to come.
But there is a cloud of doubt lingering over the Cottage.
Wilson's Fulham contract is up in the summer, and his performances have been catching the eye. It is not often that an 'oven-ready' Premier League player of his ilk comes onto the market as a free agent, and I imagine the interest is going to be high.
The Wales international might yet sign a new deal with the Cottagers, but you can say with some degree of confidence that it will not be the only offer on the table.
Fulham are busy trying to add extra quality to their forward line this month. The biggest piece of business they could announce, though, would be that they have convinced Wilson to stay.
Who is Fulham target Pepi?published at 11:22 GMT 26 January
11:22 GMT 26 January
Karan Vinod BBC Sport journalist
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Fulham target Ricardo Pepi is a 23-year-old United States international striker currently playing for PSV Eindhoven, where he has developed a reputation as one of the Eredivisie's most efficient forwards.
A right-footed centre-forward, Pepi is known for his intelligent movement in the penalty area and sharp finishing rather than physical dominance. He scored 11 goals in 18 Eredivisie appearances last season, despite starting only five matches, and has followed that up with eight goals in 15 league games this term, again largely from the bench. He has also added three goals in five Champions League appearances this season.
Pepi began his professional career with FC Dallas, making his MLS debut in 2019 before earning a move to Augsburg in the 2021-22 season. Soon after he moved to FC Groningen during the 2022-23 season, where he caught the eye of Dutch giants after scoring 12 goals in Eredivisie, and subsequently, he signed permanently for PSV in 2023-24, where he has established his club career.
At the international level, Pepi is a regular for the United States and is viewed as part of their plans heading into the 2026 World Cup. For Fulham, he would offer a mobile, penalty-box striker option amid uncertainty over their forward line beyond this season.
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