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title: "Virals: Liverpool have reportedly ‘entered the race’ to sign Ricardo Pepi"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-10-20T16:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool have reportedly ‘entered the race’ to sign Ricardo Pepi

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/10/20/dietmar-hamann-slams-pretty-average-liverpool-defence/) have reportedly ‘entered the race’ to sign FC Dallas wonderkid Ricardo Pepi.

The Reds have been named alongside Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, [Borussia Dortmund](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/10/13/fabrizio-romano-confirms-next-step-for-liverpool-target-jude-bellingham/) and Ajax as the potential suitors but there may already be an agreement in place.

German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg are already believed to have [agreed to personal terms](https://bulinews.com/news/10262/report-wolfsburg-agree-personal-terms-with-american-starlet-ricardo-pepi) with the 18-year-old centre-forward.

However, a report from [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnt-star-ricardo-pepis-potential-transfer-liverpool-inter-milan-enter-race-for-fc-dallas-man/), as cited by [Roger Gonzalez](https://twitter.com/RGonzalezCBS) on Twitter has claimed the American teenager is on the radar at Anfield.

> 🇺🇸🚂 The Ricardo Pepi pursuit is heating up even more. Sources tell me that both 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool and 🇮🇹 Inter Milan have entered the race to sign the young forward. [@CBSSportsGolazo](https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Roger Gonzalez (@RGonzalezCBS) [October 19, 2021](https://twitter.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1450451833374261259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The report states that Pepi is in line to become the ‘most expensive’ American export after the USA international told Dallas of his [intentions to leave](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2021/10/19/ricardo-pepi-transfer-news-usmnt/).

Born in El Paso, Texas, Pepi represented Mexico at the Under 16 level before switching allegiances and directly contributing to [five goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ricardo-pepi/nationalmannschaft/spieler/627207/verein_id/3505) in just four senior outings on the senior stage.

So far this season the teenager described as [‘absolutely lethal’](https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/1436353114701979648) by Landon Donovan has scored [13 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ricardo-pepi/leistungsdaten/spieler/627207) and registered two assists in 27 MLS appearances.

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Valued at £2.25million and under contract until 2026 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ricardo-pepi/marktwertverlauf/spieler/627207)), any deal for Pepi would be a relatively lucrative one.

Dallas are believed to want between £8-11million for their teen starlet with [strong finishing](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/377466/Show/Ricardo-Pepi) ability.

Under [American ownership](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/corporate/directors#:~:text=The%20sole%20owner%20of%20The,John%20Henry%20and%20Tom%20Werner.) there has often been a belief that a statement signing would one day arrive from across the pond – Pepi could be that arrival.

Moreover, Jurgen Klopp will be looking to [revolutionise the frontline](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/surprise-name-joins-list-jurgen-klopp-striker-targets) over the coming months and a talented striker could be part of the restructure.