Liverpool are among the clubs tracking Brentford winger Kevin Schade as they assess potential attacking reinforcements. Arsenal are also showing serious interest in the 24-year-old Germany international, who has started the season in impressive form.
Schade has scored three goals in Brentford's unbeaten opening five games, helping them to fourth place in the Premier League. His current contract at the Gtech Community Stadium has two years remaining, and the club have held initial talks with him over a new long-term deal. The increased attention comes as Liverpool, sixth in the table with nine points, look to build on a recent run of four wins from their last five matches.
Schade's contract situation
Brentford are keen to secure the future of a player who has made 119 appearances for them, contributing 25 goals and nine assists since his £20 million move from SC Freiburg in 2023. His performances earned him a call-up to the Germany national team, where he started in Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge against the Netherlands. With his deal winding down, the situation is being monitored by several top clubs.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also reported admirers of Schade, adding to the competition for his signature should he become available. For Liverpool, who have scored seven league goals this season, adding pace and a direct goal threat out wide remains a consideration.
Broader transfer landscape
Liverpool's scouting network is active across multiple positions. The club retains an interest in Inter Milan's Italy international centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, a player also linked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City. Inter's valuation for the 27-year-old is understood to be close to £70 million.
Another name on the radar is Atlético Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. The 31-year-old's contract expires next summer, though the Spanish club are in talks over a new deal. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are all reported to be keen on a potential move for the experienced Spaniard.
Defender Ronald Araújo, currently on loan from Barcelona, has made a positive impression at Anfield. The 27-year-old Uruguay international, who can play at right-back or centre-back, has started five of his seven appearances for the club. Liverpool hold an option to make the move permanent for €55 million and are said to be very satisfied with his contributions so far.
The club's immediate focus returns to the pitch and a key Premier League fixture. Liverpool host league leaders Manchester City at Anfield on 11 October, a match that will test their early-season progress.
First reported at ESPN Soccer
