Brentford have held initial discussions with Kevin Schade over a new long-term contract following an impressive start to the season, as growing interest from bigger clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool, continues to build around the Germany international.
A flying start for Schade and Brentford
Schade has scored three goals as part of Brentford’s unbeaten opening to the campaign, a run that has the west London club sitting fourth in the Premier League after five matches. That form includes home victories over Tottenham and Chelsea, alongside three draws, making Brentford one of the standout stories of the season so far.
Big clubs circling
Schade has attracted admiration from several leading Premier League sides for some time, with both Chelsea and Tottenham previously credited with interest. However, it is Arsenal and Liverpool who are understood to have shown the strongest interest as the summer transfer window drew to a close.
Brentford move to secure his future
The winger has now entered the final two years of the contract he signed after joining from SC Freiburg for £20million in June 2023, prompting Brentford to move quickly and open talks over improved terms in an effort to tie him down for the long term.
A breakout season and international recognition
Schade’s three goals this term take his overall tally to 25 in 119 appearances for Brentford, along with a further nine assists. His progress at the club has also translated onto the international stage, with the winger breaking into the Germany squad and starting in new head coach’s first match in charge, a fixture against the Netherlands.
Quick Facts
- Kevin Schade has scored three goals as Brentford sit fourth in the Premier League after five games.
- He joined Brentford from SC Freiburg for £20million in June 2023.
- Schade has entered the final two years of his current contract.
- Arsenal and Liverpool are reported to be the keenest suitors, with Chelsea and Tottenham also previously linked.
- He has scored 25 goals and provided nine assists in 119 appearances for Brentford.
- Schade has broken into the senior Germany squad and started their most recent international fixture.
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