Liverpool reported among leading contenders for Brentford winger Kevin Schade

Liverpool are among the leading contenders to sign Brentford winger Kevin Schade, TEAMtalk reported on 30 September, saying a January move could become possible if talks over a new contract fail to produce an agreement. The report does not establish that Liverpool have made a bid or opened transfer negotiations. For Brentford, the immediate issue is whether they can agree new terms with the 24-year-old Germany forward amid reported interest from several clubs.

The latest account builds on a 25 September Sky Sports report that Brentford had held initial contract talks with Schade as interest grew from clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal. Sky said those two clubs were thought to have been the keenest as the summer transfer window closed. Neither report confirms that Schade has decided to leave Brentford or that the club has decided to sell him.

What TEAMtalk reported about Liverpool and Schade

TEAMtalk described Liverpool as a genuine contender and one of the favourites for Schade’s signature. It said a deal could happen as soon as January, but presented that timing as a possibility dependent on events still to come. Its sources said a failure to agree a contract extension in the coming weeks could open the way to a sale midway through the season.

According to TEAMtalk, Brentford have opened discussions with Schade’s representatives about a longer deal and have offered improved wages. The outlet suggested the club might prefer to sell for a profit if an extension cannot be agreed, rather than allow his value to fall as his contract runs down. That is TEAMtalk’s account of a possible decision, rather than an announced Brentford plan.

Why Schade is attracting attention

Schade had scored three goals in Brentford’s first five Premier League games of the campaign, according to both outlets. Sky reported on 25 September that Brentford were fourth after two home wins and three draws. TEAMtalk’s later account also described an unbeaten opening that included victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Those results give Brentford a sporting reason to weigh any offer against the value of keeping an in-form attacker.

Sky put Schade’s Brentford record at 25 goals and nine assists in 119 appearances at the time of its report. It said he had broken into Germany’s senior side while at the club. The outlet reported that Brentford signed him from Freiburg for £20 million in 2023; TEAMtalk gave the fee as about £20 million. These figures describe his established contribution and the reported cost of his arrival, not an asking price for a future move.

The reported interest extends beyond Liverpool. Sky named Arsenal alongside Liverpool as particularly keen towards the end of the summer window, and identified Chelsea and Tottenham as longer-standing admirers. TEAMtalk likewise reported Arsenal’s interest and said Chelsea and Tottenham had monitored Schade. Interest from those clubs does not establish that any has submitted an offer.

What would need to happen before a January move

TEAMtalk linked Liverpool’s interest to the right side of their attack. Its analysis said Schade can play on either wing and that Liverpool had not signed a like-for-like replacement for Mohamed Salah over the summer. That is an explanation of why the winger might appeal to Liverpool, not confirmation from the club of its recruitment plans or its assessment of Schade.

Even if Brentford and Schade do not agree fresh terms, a January move would still depend on a club decision and a deal with a buyer. TEAMtalk said Brentford manager Keith Andrews would want to retain Schade at least through the season, particularly if the team remained in contention for a Champions League place. The outlet also said the club’s position could depend on how its season develops.

The next concrete development to watch is the outcome of Brentford’s reported contract discussions. The retained reports provide no public confirmation from Liverpool, Brentford or Schade of the claimed transfer interest or its conditions. They also provide no confirmed bid, fee, agreement or timetable for negotiations. For now, Liverpool’s position is a reported interest, and January remains a conditional possibility rather than a scheduled transfer.