Arsenal & Liverpool Eye Kevin Schade: Brentford Want £60m+

Arsenal and Liverpool Eye Kevin Schade: Brentford Want Over £60m

Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Brentford attacker Kevin Schade, according to TeamTalk. The 24-year-old has scored three goals in six appearances, and Brentford would want more than £60 million to consider a January sale. They have also opened talks over a new deal until at least 2028.

Player: Kevin Schade, 24, Brentford attacker
Clubs interested: Arsenal and Liverpool, per TeamTalk
Asking price: More than £60 million to even contemplate a January sale
Contract: Existing deal runs until 2028, with renewal talks opened
Form: Three goals in six appearances for the unbeaten Bees
Injury doubt: Forced off at Aston Villa with a shoulder injury; doubtful for Liverpool meeting

Deal details

Kevin Schade is not the subject of a bid. Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring him, with sources indicating the pair are the clubs showing the strongest interest after following him since the closing stages of the last transfer window.

Brentford's valuation is described as significantly above his current valuation, which underlines the negotiating strength they believe they hold. No fee has been agreed and no formal offer is reported.

The Bees have opened talks over a new deal for the forward, whose existing contract runs until 2028. A successful renewal would, sources say, "significantly raise the fee required to get him" and strengthen their hand further.

Injury and availability

Kevin Schade was forced off during the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa with what head coach Keith Andrews called "just a shoulder injury". Andrews admitted he was unsure about the severity at that stage. Schade is reportedly doubtful for Brentford's meeting with Liverpool, with a final decision expected nearer kick-off.

What was said

"Just a shoulder injury"
— Keith Andrews, on Kevin Schade's withdrawal at Aston Villa

Andrews's phrasing was cautious rather than reassuring. He also admitted he was unsure about the severity of the problem, which leaves the door open to a longer absence even if the club's initial read was optimistic.

For Arsenal and Liverpool, the timeline matters. January is a window where buying clubs prefer clarity, particularly when discussing major fees for attacking players expected to make an instant impact. An unresolved shoulder issue complicates any mid-season push.

The numbers

3 — goals scored by Schade in six appearances this season
6 — appearances made by the forward
£60m+ — the sum Brentford would want to even consider a January sale
2028 — the year Schade's current Brentford contract expires
2-2 — the score at Aston Villa when Schade was forced off
24 — Schade's age

Why Brentford hold the cards — for now

This is a familiar pattern when a player breaks into Premier League prominence. Kevin Schade's pace, direct running and improved end product have pushed him into a different bracket. Brentford believe a successful renewal would raise the fee required to sign him, and they are under no obvious financial pressure to cash in.

Internally, the football argument for keeping him is strong. He has become central to Keith Andrews' plans, and with Brentford unbeaten and climbing towards the upper reaches of the table, there is no urgency to sell. That tends to matter in winter windows, when buying clubs often hope urgency exists on the selling side.

For Arsenal, Schade fits several broad recruitment themes. He is quick, versatile across the frontline and already adapted to the demands of English football. Yet the sense around this case is that Brentford are determined to hold firm. As the original report notes, "the summer of next year feels more likely."

Talking points

Is £60m+ for a player with six games of top-level form a risk Arsenal should take in January, or should they wait until summer?
Brentford's contract talks are a clear statement of intent, but can they realistically keep Schade if Arsenal or Liverpool make a serious move?
If Schade's shoulder problem proves minor, does that make a January deal more likely or simply push the price up?
Arsenal's need for added firepower is clear, but is Schade the profile to improve the first XI immediately, or a squad option?

What happens next

Schade's fitness will be assessed before Brentford's meeting with Liverpool, with a final call expected nearer kick-off. His shoulder issue and Brentford's contract talks will shape whether Arsenal or Liverpool move in January or wait until the summer, when the market is expected to be more flexible.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kevin Schade leaving Brentford in January?

No sale is agreed. Brentford would want more than £60 million to even contemplate a January sale, and the report suggests the summer of next year feels more likely.

Are Arsenal and Liverpool really interested in Kevin Schade?

According to TeamTalk, both clubs are monitoring him, with sources indicating they are the two showing the strongest interest after following him since the closing stages of the last transfer window.