West Ham submit £20m bid for prolific forward with 21 goal contributions this season – journalist.

The United States international has been in outstanding form for Eredivisie leaders PSV, scoring 11 goals—the second-highest tally in the Dutch league.

Across all competitions, he has recorded 21 goal contributions in 29 matches, making him an appealing option for Graham Potter as he looks to resolve West Ham’s scoring woes.

According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers have submitted a €25m (£20m) offer for Pepi, structured as an initial loan with an obligation to buy in the summer.

However, PSV has rejected the bid, signaling they may be unwilling to part with their key striker unless West Ham significantly increases their offer.

West Ham’s Struggles in Front of Goal

Despite investing heavily in attacking reinforcements last summer, West Ham has found goals hard to come by.

New signings Niclas Füllkrug, Luis Guilherme, and Crysencio Summerville have combined for just three goals across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Michail Antonio, who made 14 appearances before his season-ending injury, netted only once.

As of Premier League matchweek 23, no West Ham player has scored more than five goals, and the team has managed just 28 league goals—joint second-lowest in the division.

This lack of firepower has prompted the club to explore centre-forward options, with Pepi emerging as their latest target.

Pepi’s Track Record in the Eredivisie

The 22-year-old striker has consistently delivered in the Dutch league, reaching double figures in goal contributions for three consecutive seasons.

After a productive loan spell at Groningen, he secured a permanent transfer to PSV from Augsburg. His ability to find the net would provide a crucial boost to Potter’s struggling attack.

With PSV rejecting West Ham’s initial £20m offer, the East London club must now decide whether to return with a significantly higher bid or shift focus to a more affordable alternative.