Expected window: January 2027
Kevin Schade to Manchester United
Last update: 33 days ago
Evidence score
Manchester United are weighing a January or summer move for Brentford winger Kevin Schade, while Liverpool have also been linked, according to several outlets. His listed contract runs to June 2028.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record18/25
70% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent5/10
Last update 33 days ago
Score capped at 30: a single source is a lead, not a signal
What we know
Manchester United are weighing a January or summer move for Brentford winger Kevin Schade, while Liverpool have also been linked, according to several outlets. His listed contract runs to June 2028.
Yahoo Sports reported on 27 Sep that United were tracking Schade as contract talks stalled, and on 29 Sep added that the player is open to a switch. TEAMtalk published an exclusive on 30 Sep saying United are eyeing a January or summer deal. BBC Sport echoed the TEAMtalk story on 1 Oct and noted Liverpool’s interest.
BBC Sport adds that Liverpool are genuine contenders for the winger.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 27 Sept 2026, Yahoo Sports, citing CaughtOffside (not among the sources).
- 1 independent source behind it (TEAMtalk); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 2 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 30.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 2 reports attribute the story to CaughtOffside, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 33 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Manchester United have recently been linked with an interest in Kevin Schade for a potential January or summer move. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| BBC Sport 01/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Liverpool have entered the race for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, who is also linked with Manchester United. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| BBC Sport 01/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | BBC reports Liverpool are genuine contenders for Schade, who is also linked with Manchester United. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Brentford winger Kevin Schade is open to a move to Manchester United, with United reportedly tracking him as a potential signing. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites CaughtOffside (not in this dossier) |
| Yahoo Sports 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Manchester United are tracking Kevin Schade's situation at Brentford as contract talks have stalled. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites CaughtOffside (not in this dossier) |
| TransferNews 29/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Manchester United are pushing to sign Brentford forward Kevin Schade in January. Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows Yahoo Sports (27 Sept) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| Unverified Facebook post 29/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Manchester United reportedly pushing to sign Kevin Schade in January Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Instagram post 28/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Manchester United reportedly eye January move for Kevin Schade Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 01 Oct 2026 · BBC SportLiverpool have entered the race for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, who is also linked with Manchester United.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 01 Oct 2026 · BBC SportBBC reports Liverpool are genuine contenders for Schade, who is also linked with Manchester United.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkManchester United have recently been linked with an interest in Kevin Schade for a potential January or summer move.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · TransferNewsManchester United are pushing to sign Brentford forward Kevin Schade in January.
Came after Yahoo Sports (Tier 2, 27 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Unverified Facebook postManchester United reportedly pushing to sign Kevin Schade in January
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsBrentford winger Kevin Schade is open to a move to Manchester United, with United reportedly tracking him as a potential signing.
Repeats reporting attributed to CaughtOffside (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postManchester United reportedly eye January move for Kevin Schade
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsManchester United are tracking Kevin Schade's situation at Brentford as contract talks have stalled.
Repeats reporting attributed to CaughtOffside (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
Does Manchester United need him?
Left Winger: the wide players Manchester United 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 (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Mbeumo | Right Winger | 27 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Amad Diallo | Right Winger | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Marcus Rashford | Left Winger | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Patrick Dorgu | Left Winger | 22 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Shea Lacey | Right Winger | 19 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Marcus Rashford (Left Winger)2026/27 · back from loan at FC Barcelona
- Shea Lacey (Right Winger)2026/27 · from Manchester United U21 · fee undisclosed
- Jadon Sancho (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Aston Villa
- Marcus Rashford (Left Winger)2025/26 · back from loan at Aston Villa
- Bryan Mbeumo (Right Winger)2025/26 · from Brentford FC · €75.00m
- Jadon Sancho (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Chelsea FC
- Antony (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Real Betis Balompié
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 27 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 01 Oct 2026 (32 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Kevin Schade
- Age
- 24
- Agent
- Epic Schade
Photo: Timmy96, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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