Brentford forward Kevin Schade has emerged as a prime target for Liverpool and Arsenal as the 24-year-old attacker opens contract talks with his current club, according to reports published on September 27, 2026. The Germany international has recorded three goals in five Premier League appearances this season.
Brentford Opens Contract Talks Amid Premier League Interest
Brentford have moved quickly to protect their rising star by opening initial contract discussions with Kevin Schade over a new long-term deal. According to Sky Sports, Brentford have opened initial talks with the 24-year-old over a new long-term contract amid growing interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. Lyall Thomas reports that the two clubs were among those showing the strongest interest towards the end of the summer window, while Chelsea and Tottenham have also monitored him. Brentford’s desire to act is understandable, and with Schade’s existing deal set to run until 2028, Brentford don’t want to part ways with him and have already started holding talks to tie him down to a fresh contract. There is no suggestion yet that Liverpool have made an offer, and Brentford are clearly attempting to strengthen their negotiating position. Schade’s existing deal runs until 2028, meaning they are under little immediate pressure to sell. Transfermarkt values the forward at around £30m, reflecting his growing stature in the English top-flight and his place in the Germany national team. But if Liverpool’s interest develops, this feels like one worth remembering, as Schade is Premier League-proven, still only 24 and increasingly productive, leaving the question of how expensive Brentford can make him.
Schade’s Rising Output on the Flanks and Through the Centre
Schade has enjoyed a prolific start to the campaign. He has started every league game for the Bees and is currently their leading league scorer, starting the 2026/27 Premier League season with three goals from five appearances, playing 448 minutes and registering six shots on target from nine attempts. It isn’t simply a five-game purple patch either, as the Germany international scored eight goals and provided three assists in 35 Premier League appearances last season, following 11 league goals in 2024/25. Across all competitions for Brentford, Sky Sports puts his record at 25 goals and nine assists from 119 appearances. Tactical versatility underpins his appeal to elite recruitment teams. Schade possesses characteristics that make the link particularly intriguing, as he is a right-footed versatile forward who is comfortable in the left-wing and centre-forward positions, also working hard without possession. Predominantly operating from the left, he can also play centrally, giving Liverpool another flexible forward rather than someone tied to one position. His acceleration makes him dangerous attacking space behind a high defensive line, while at 6ft 1in he provides an aerial threat Liverpool’s other wide options don’t necessarily offer. That combination has already hurt the Reds, given that Schade scored against Liverpool in Brentford’s 3-2 victory last season, racing into space before finishing to put the Bees 2-0 ahead. In Liverpool’s attack, you could imagine him starting wide before driving inside, but his ability to operate through the middle would also allow him to rotate with the likes of Alexander Isak, and his direct running could be particularly useful when Liverpool want to transition quickly rather than patiently break down a defence.
Transfer Context at Anfield and the Emirates Stadium
Following Mohamed Salah’s departure as a free agent, the Reds decided to reinforce the flanks by purchasing Bradley Barcola and Victor Muñoz this summer. As a result, Andoni Iraola currently has the duo plus Cody Gakpo, Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa as specialist wingers. However, the Italian has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League since joining from Juventus and has been out injured in recent weeks, while Ngumoha is still very young and needs time to develop, leading Liverpool to consider signing a new winger next year. Now, Sky Sports report that the Merseyside club have registered their interest in Schade and have been keeping a close eye on his situation before making a potential swoop. Apart from the Reds, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also been monitoring his development, but Liverpool and the Gunners are showing the keenest interest in sealing the deal. After letting Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard leave, Arsenal were said to be planning to sign two left-wingers this summer but only purchased Christos Tzolis, so it appears the North London club are considering signing a new forward.
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