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. Sources told ESPN, The Athletic and GOAL about the rejected bid Thursday.

West Ham United have had a €25 million ($26m) bid rejected for PSV and United States forward Ricardo Pepi, sources have told ESPN.

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.