Liverpool are among the clubs closely tracking Kevin Schade, with TeamTalk reporting that the Brentford forward has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most closely watched attacking options. Arsenal are also firmly in the picture, with both clubs understood to have followed his progress since the closing stages of the previous window.

Schade, 24, has made an eye-catching start to the season, scoring three goals in six appearances as Brentford climbed to fourth while remaining unbeaten. His speed, willingness to attack defenders directly and improved end product have sharpened interest across the division. For Liverpool, that profile naturally invites attention, especially when a player is combining athleticism with production in the Premier League.

The central point in this developing story is Brentford’s valuation. The report states that Brentford would demand “more than £60million” for any January move, a figure that reflects both Schade’s importance and the difficulty of securing business midway through a season. Brentford are also said to be in contract talks with the Germany international, whose current deal runs until the summer of 2028.

That matters. A new agreement would strengthen Brentford’s position further and, as the report outlines, “significantly raise the fee required to get him”. From Brentford’s side, the message is clear, they are under no pressure to sell and view Schade as a key figure in Keith Andrews’ plans.

There is also an immediate football angle to this, with Brentford facing Liverpool this weekend. Schade was forced off during the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa with what Andrews described as “just a shoulder injury”. The manager added that he was unsure of the severity at the time, and the forward is currently considered doubtful ahead of kick-off.

That uncertainty has not dimmed the broader interest. In fact, the report notes that Schade’s recent Germany call-ups under Jürgen Klopp have “only heightened his profile”. Clubs at the top end of the table are always alert to players whose trajectory is rising quickly, particularly when they are already proving themselves in England.

For Liverpool, this feels like a situation to monitor rather than one nearing resolution. Brentford’s valuation is sizeable, the player’s contract position is strong and January has a habit of inflating prices further. The line that “the summer of next year feels more likely” is probably the most revealing part of the current picture.

Arsenal and Liverpool may be the “most interested parties”, but interest and action are very different things when the asking price is set above £60m. Schade has the attributes that attract elite clubs, yet Brentford currently hold the leverage.