Brentford open contract talks with Kevin Schade amid Arsenal and Liverpool interest

Brentford have opened initial negotiations with Kevin Schade over a new long-term contract following his impressive start to the campaign and mounting transfer interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool.

The Germany international has entered the final two years of his current agreement at the Gtech Community Stadium, having originally joined the Bees from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg for £20m in June 2023. The west London club are eager to reward the forward with improved terms to secure his long-term future.

Hot Form Attracts Big-Six Suitors

Schade has been instrumental in Brentford's unbeaten start to the season, scoring three goals across the opening five Premier League fixtures. His contributions have propelled the club to fourth in the table, highlighted by home victories against Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea alongside three draws.

His performances have attracted sustained attention from elite clubs. While Tottenham and Chelsea have kept tabs on the versatile attacker, Arsenal and Liverpool emerged as the most active suitors tracking the winger as the summer transfer window drew to a close.

International Breakthrough

Since arriving in England, Schade has taken his tally to 25 goals and nine assists in 119 appearances for Brentford. The 22-year-old has also solidified his status on the international stage, featuring for Germany at the World Cup and earning a starting berth in Jurgen Klopp's first match in charge of the national team against the Netherlands.

Brentford are now determined to fend off rival Premier League interest by securing their star attacker to a lucrative new deal.