Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool have been informed that securing Brentford forward Kevin Schade will require a transfer fee exceeding £60 million. The 24-year-old German international, who has been with the Bees since joining on an initial loan deal in January 2023, is currently under contract at the GTech Community Stadium until 2028. Arsenal and Liverpool told to pay over £60 million to sign Premier League star – Reports. Although he’s contracted to the GTech Community Stadium till 2028, Schade has attracted interest from the Gunners and Reds, as per TEAMtalk.
Since his debut in the 2022-23 season, Schade has appeared 120 times for Keith Andrews’ squad, recording 25 goals and nine assists. His performance last season was particularly notable, contributing eight goals and four assists as Brentford secured a ninth-place finish. Although Transfermarkt currently values the attacker at approximately £42 million, Brentford are reportedly holding out for a significantly higher sum. The club is also exploring a contract extension for the player, a move likely to bolster their negotiating position, especially following Schade’s recent call-ups to the German national team under Jurgen Klopp.
Competition for the attacker is heating up, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly joining Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for his signature. Schade has already found the net three times in six league appearances this campaign. However, his current availability is uncertain; he sustained a shoulder injury during a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa earlier this month, making him a doubt for tonight’s league encounter between Brentford and Liverpool. They next take on Brentford away in the league tonight. Making Schade doubtful for the clash with the Reds tonight (October 17), the Arsenal target is currently plagued by a shoulder issue sustained during the 2-2 league draw with Aston Villa earlier this month.
Both pursuit teams are currently navigating busy schedules. Arsenal sits in a strong position early in the 2026-27 season, having recovered from their only league defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion with a 2-1 victory over Leeds United, fueled by goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes. Following a successful 3-0 Champions League win over LOSC Lille—highlighted by Bukayo Saka’s impact off the bench—the Gunners prepare for a trip to Nottingham Forest this Sunday before facing Bayern Munich in Europe. With Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes’ strikes overturning James Justin’s second-half opener, mikel Arteta’s side bounced back with a 2-1 home league win over Leeds United last weekend.
Liverpool, meanwhile, is looking to regain momentum after a 3-0 home loss to league leaders Manchester City. The Reds recently rebounded with a high-scoring 6-3 victory against LASK in the Champions League and are set to face Brentford in their upcoming league fixture.
