Sky Sports Reporter Confirms Liverpool's Interest in Premier League Forward

Liverpool Transfer News: Kevin Schade Interest Raises an Interesting Question Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Kevin Schade, according to Sky Sports, with Brentford opening initial talks over a new long term contract for the 24 year old Germany international. Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports reports that Brentford are responding to 'increasing interest' from Liverpool and Arsenal, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also having tracked the forward.

Schade has entered the final two years of his existing agreement, giving the Bees an obvious reason to act now. The German has made an impressive start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign, scoring three times in his opening five league appearances.

His performances have also strengthened his international standing and placed him firmly on the radar of clubs looking for an energetic, 'tireless' attacking option. Brentford Move Quickly to Protect Kevin Schade From Brentford's perspective, opening negotiations makes sense.

Schade joined from Freiburg in 2023 and has gradually developed into an important attacking player. Sky Sports reports that Liverpool and Arsenal are 'thought to have been the keenest' among his admirers, increasing the pressure on Brentford to find an agreement.

There is no suggestion that a transfer is imminent. A new contract would give Brentford greater protection and potentially place the club in an even stronger negotiating position if interest develops into a formal approach.

The Bees will be aware that Schade's value is rising. He scored twice against Bournemouth earlier this month and was subsequently nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award, further underlining his strong start to the campaign.

Those comments are particularly relevant when considering Liverpool under Andoni Iraola, whose approach places significant demands on players without the ball. Schade offers speed, direct running and a willingness to contribute defensively.

He has also demonstrated that he can punish Liverpool, scoring in the Reds' 1-1 draw with Brentford at Anfield on the final day of last season. There is, however, a question over where he would fit.

Liverpool already have several options capable of operating from the left, while Cody Gakpo and Victor Munoz have also been used in wider roles. Adding Schade could therefore create a selection puzzle unless Iraola sees him primarily as a flexible forward rather than a specialist left winger.