Expected window: summer 2027
Kevin Schade to Arsenal FC
Last update: 5 days ago
Evidence score
Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Brentford winger Kevin Schade while the club opens contract talks, per Sky Sports on 25 Sep; his deal runs to June 2028. Yahoo Sports (two pieces) and ESPN echoed the interest, both citing Sky, and Football London repeated the claim on 27 Sep, also attributing it to Sky.
- Independent sources30/40
3 independent sources (max 4); 8 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record12/25
48% estimated accuracy (7 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 5 days ago
An earlier denial no longer counts: a later, dated report from another source overtook it. It stays in the table below.
What we know
Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Brentford winger Kevin Schade while the club opens contract talks, per Sky Sports on 25 Sep; his deal runs to June 2028. Yahoo Sports (two pieces) and ESPN echoed the interest, both citing Sky, and Football London repeated the claim on 27 Sep, also attributing it to Sky.
EPL Index added on 16 Oct that Brentford value Schade above £60 m and would rather sell in the summer, citing TEAMtalk. MSN reported on 29 Oct that Arsenal could launch a January bid.
Key findings
- First report: 18 Sept 2026, Sky Sports.
- 3 independent sources behind it (Sky Sports, Ekrem Konur, Football London); 7 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 4 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: Sky Sports.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- Earlier denial by TEAMtalk (7 Sept 2026) was overtaken by later reporting.
- Latest evidence: 5 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports 25/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Brentford hold contract talks with Schade amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Sky Sports 18/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Eli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade are both on Arsenal's list of targets ahead of the January transfer window according to football.london Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Football London Local press · Arsenal 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal are reportedly one of two Premier League clubs to express an interest in signing Brentford star Kevin Schade. Stage: contact | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Football London Local press · Arsenal | Tier 2 · Established | Kevin Schade is listed as an alternative to Malick Fofana for Arsenal. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Football London Local press · Arsenal | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal are monitoring Brentford winger Kevin Schade as a potential January transfer target. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Ekrem Konur 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Brentford's winger Kevin Schade is attracting interest from Arsenal among other clubs. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 26/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Liverpool are among clubs monitoring Schade as Brentford hold initial contract talks Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Sky Sports |
| ESPN 26/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Liverpool have identified Brentford's Kevin Schade as a potential addition, per Sky Sports. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky Sports |
| Yahoo Sports 26/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Kevin Schade's situation at Brentford, who are working on a new contract. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Sky Sports |
| MSN 29/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal could reportedly be set to launch a January transfer window bid for Brentford winger Kevin Schade Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| EPL Index 16/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Kevin Schade closely, but Brentford demand over £60m and prefer a summer move. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 22/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal could bid for Brentford winger Kevin Schade in January. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
| Yardbarker 20/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal are reportedly considering a January move for Brentford attacker Kevin Schade. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Football London |
| CaughtOffside 18/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal could reportedly be in for Brentford winger Kevin Schade this January, with the club potentially needing an upgrade on Eberechi Eze. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites Football London |
| TransferNewsCen 26/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Brentford in talks with Kevin Schade over new contract amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky Sports |
| Unverified Instagram post 27/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Brentford have opened contract talks with Schade amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Instagram post 23/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Arsenal are reportedly considering a January move for Brentford's Kevin Schade. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Facebook post 22/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Arsenal is interested in signing Kevin Schade from Brentford, with a reported valuation of £25 million. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Facebook post 29/08/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Arsenal in talks with Brentford for Kevin Schade transfer Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| TEAMtalk 07/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal enquired in summer window for left flank but Brentford said Schade was not for sale. Stage: contact | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Earlier denial · superseded |
Timeline
- 29 Oct 2026 · MSNArsenal could reportedly be set to launch a January transfer window bid for Brentford winger Kevin Schade
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 16 Oct 2026 · EPL IndexArsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Kevin Schade closely, but Brentford demand over £60m and prefer a summer move.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Ekrem KonurBrentford's winger Kevin Schade is attracting interest from Arsenal among other clubs.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postBrentford have opened contract talks with Schade amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Football LondonArsenal are reportedly one of two Premier League clubs to express an interest in signing Brentford star Kevin Schade.
First-hand report. Stage: contact
- 26 Sept 2026 · TransferNewsCenBrentford in talks with Kevin Schade over new contract amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sports. Stage: interest
- 26 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Liverpool are among clubs monitoring Schade as Brentford hold initial contract talks
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sports. Stage: interest
- 26 Sept 2026 · ESPNArsenal and Liverpool have identified Brentford's Kevin Schade as a potential addition, per Sky Sports.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sports. Stage: interest
- 26 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Kevin Schade's situation at Brentford, who are working on a new contract.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sports. Stage: interest
- 25 Sept 2026 · Sky SportsBrentford hold contract talks with Schade amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 23 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postArsenal are reportedly considering a January move for Brentford's Kevin Schade.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 22 Sept 2026 · Unverified Facebook postArsenal is interested in signing Kevin Schade from Brentford, with a reported valuation of £25 million.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 22 Sept 2026 · CaughtOffsideArsenal could bid for Brentford winger Kevin Schade in January.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: interest
- 20 Sept 2026 · YardbarkerArsenal are reportedly considering a January move for Brentford attacker Kevin Schade.
Repeats reporting attributed to Football London. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · CaughtOffsideArsenal could reportedly be in for Brentford winger Kevin Schade this January, with the club potentially needing an upgrade on Eberechi Eze.
Repeats reporting attributed to Football London. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · Sky SportsEli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade are both on Arsenal's list of targets ahead of the January transfer window according to football.london
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 07 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkArsenal enquired in summer window for left flank but Brentford said Schade was not for sale.
Earlier denial; later reporting says the move is alive again. Stage: contact
- 29 Aug 2026 · Unverified Facebook postArsenal in talks with Brentford for Kevin Schade transfer
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Football LondonKevin Schade is listed as an alternative to Malick Fofana for Arsenal.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Football LondonArsenal are monitoring Brentford winger Kevin Schade as a potential January transfer target.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Arsenal need him?
Left Winger: the wide players Arsenal already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current wide players (4)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | Right Winger | 25 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Max Dowman | Right Winger | 16 | — |
| Noni Madueke | Right Winger | 24 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Christos Tzolis | Left Winger | 24 | 30 Jun 2031 |
Recent signings in this position
- Christos Tzolis (Left Winger)2026/27 · from Club Brugge KV · €40.00m
- Reiss Nelson (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Brentford FC
- Noni Madueke (Right Winger)2025/26 · from Chelsea FC · €56.00m
- Max Dowman (Right Winger)2025/26 · from Arsenal FC U18 · fee undisclosed
- Reiss Nelson (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Fulham FC
- Marquinhos (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 29 Aug 2026
- Latest report
- 29 Oct 2026 (4 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Kevin Schade
- Age
- 24
- Agent
- Epic Schade
Photo: Timmy96, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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