Liverpool and Arsenal lead the chase for Brentford's Kevin Schade

Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly the keenest clubs interested in signing Brentford forward Kevin Schade, according to Sky Sports. The 24-year-old is valued at around £30m by Transfermarkt, and Brentford have already begun talks to extend his contract beyond 2028.

  • Players involved: Kevin Schade (Brentford forward)
  • Interested clubs: Liverpool and Arsenal showing keenest interest; Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also monitoring
  • Valuation: Around £30m (Transfermarkt)
  • Contract: Existing deal runs until 2028; Brentford in talks over a new contract
  • Schade's form: Three goals in five Premier League appearances this season

Deal details

No fee has been agreed and no formal bid has been reported. Sky Sports state that Liverpool have registered their interest and have been keeping a close eye on Schade's situation before making a potential swoop. The forward's current contract at Brentford runs until 2028, and the club do not want to part ways with him. Talks over a new deal have already started.

A move would likely require a fee in the region of his £30m Transfermarkt valuation. Whether that proves enough to tempt Brentford into a sale is unclear, especially given their desire to tie him down to fresh terms.

Why Liverpool want Schade

Liverpool's need for wide reinforcements stems from a summer of significant change. Following Mohamed Salah's departure as a free agent, the Reds moved to strengthen the flanks by purchasing Bradley Barcola and Victor Muñoz. Andoni Iraola now has those two plus Cody Gakpo, Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa as specialist wingers.

However, Chiesa has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League since joining from Juventus and has been out injured in recent weeks. Ngumoha, meanwhile, is still very young and needs time to develop. As a result, Liverpool are seemingly considering signing a new winger next year.

Arsenal's interest explained

Arsenal's pursuit of Schade follows a summer in which they allowed Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard to leave. The Gunners were said to be planning to sign two left-wingers but only purchased Christos Tzolis. That shortfall in wide attacking options appears to have left the North London club considering another forward addition.

Schade fits the profile: a Premier League-proven player currently at the prime stage of his career. His ability to play on the left wing or through the centre, combined with his pace, finishing and work without possession, would make him a shrewd acquisition for either Arsenal or Liverpool.

What Schade would bring

Schade is a right-footed versatile forward comfortable in the left-wing and centre-forward positions. He is quick, can finish off his chances and also works hard without possession. He has enjoyed a promising start to the season, scoring three goals in five Premier League appearances. Having proven his worth in the English top-flight, he has secured his place in Jurgen Klopp's Germany national team.

That versatility is likely a major part of the appeal. Liverpool and Arsenal both value forwards who can rotate across the front line, and Schade's profile fits the modern demand for hard-running, multi-positional attackers.

Why Iraola may want more width

Liverpool's current wide options are not without question marks. Chiesa's adaptation has been difficult and his recent injury has thinned the ranks. Ngumoha is a talent but cannot be relied upon week in, week out at this stage of his development. Gakpo and the summer arrivals Barcola and Muñoz give Iraola quality, but adding another proven Premier League winger would provide both competition and cover.

Schade's ability to play centrally also offers tactical flexibility. He could operate as a wide forward in Iraola's system or fill in through the middle, giving Liverpool a different option depending on the opponent and game state.

Arsenal's left-wing gap

Arsenal's decision to let Martinelli and Trossard leave created a clear vacancy on the left side of their attack. Tzolis arrived, but the club's original plan reportedly involved bringing in two left-wingers. Schade would help address that shortfall, offering pace and directness from wide areas as well as a goal threat.

His Premier League experience is a significant plus. Arsenal have tended to favour players who can adapt quickly to the intensity of English football, and Schade has already shown he can score at this level. At 24, he also fits a squad-building profile that mixes youth with proven top-flight quality.

Brentford's stance

Brentford do not want to lose Schade. Their existing contract runs until 2028, giving them strong negotiating leverage, and they have already started talks to tie him down to a fresh deal. That stance means any interested club would likely need to make a compelling offer — both in terms of fee and the player's own ambition — to force a sale.

For now, Liverpool and Arsenal are showing the keenest interest, while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur continue to monitor his development. The situation remains open, but Brentford's contract talks add a layer of urgency for any club hoping to make a move.

Talking points

  • Is Kevin Schade worth the reported £30m valuation, given he has only three goals in five league games this season?
  • Should Liverpool prioritise a new winger when they already have Barcola, Muñoz, Gakpo and Ngumoha competing for places?
  • Arsenal let Martinelli and Trossard go and only signed Tzolis — does that make Schade a necessity rather than a luxury?
  • If Brentford are already in contract talks, are Liverpool and Arsenal simply being used to drive up the price?

What happens next

Brentford's contract talks with Schade will continue, and their progress could determine whether Liverpool or Arsenal firm up their interest with a formal approach. Schade's next Premier League appearances will also be watched closely by all four monitoring clubs. Any official bid would likely need to exceed his £30m valuation to test Brentford's resolve.

Frequently asked questions

Which clubs are interested in signing Kevin Schade?

Liverpool and Arsenal are showing the keenest interest, while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring his development, according to Sky Sports.

How much would Kevin Schade cost?

He is valued at around £30m by Transfermarkt, though no fee has been agreed and Brentford are in talks over a new contract.

How old is Kevin Schade and when does his contract expire?

Schade is 24 years old, and his existing Brentford contract is set to run until 2028.

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