Arsenal Plot to Sign Kevin Schade as Brentford Star Attracts Attention

Arsenal Plot to sign Kevin Schade from Brentford after the German international netted three times in his first four Premier League appearances, earning a place in Jürgen Klopp’s Germany squad for this month’s Nations League fixtures. The club see him as a January target if his form endures.

Schade's early season impact

Schade has already delivered a double against Bournemouth and a goal versus Leeds, prompting manager Keith Andrews to praise his honesty and attacking instinct. “He’s been excellent,” Andrews said after the Bournemouth brace, noting the player’s confidence and willingness to attack from any position. Like many emerging talents, he has sparked a social media Thread that fans follow avidly.

Arsenal's transfer strategy

As Premier League champions, Arsenal have added only Christos Tzolis this summer while letting Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli depart, and their Move to sign Schade would bolster the left flank and provide an extra option up front. Tom Canton, Arsenal’s correspondent at football.london, named Eli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade as names to monitor as the club attempts to improve its attack. Earlier attempts for Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez fell through, leaving the Schade Move as a key priority.

Brentford's selling history

Brentford have previously cashed in on attackers Bryan Mbeumo for £65 million and Yoane Wissa for £55 million, and they will find it extremely hard to retain Schade if his outstanding start continues. Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra highlighted the German’s rapid rise, noting he is clocked as one of the Premier League’s fastest players and even claims the title of the league’s fastest. The club’s history suggests a lucrative fee could follow.

Schade’s speed and versatility allow him to operate on the left wing or as a central striker, a quality Arsenal value highly. His ability to find the net regularly, combined with his claim of being the Premier League’s fastest player, makes him a prime candidate to thrive under Mikel Arteta’s system and alongside higher‑calibre teammates.

Rob is a Football Writer for GiveMeSport with over fifteen years’ experience. Starting off working for Bradford Bulls Rugby League Club and York City Football Club after graduating with a BA in Sports Journalism in 2010, he has since worked for the Press Association, The Football League Newspaper and football.london. At football.london he hosted the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast and covered Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham at home and abroad.

The Schade Move would give Arsenal a proven Premier League winger while providing Brentford with a potential windfall, echoing the club’s past sales. Both sides stand to benefit if negotiations progress, and the January window could see the German international swap the Bees for the Gunners.