Ward drives Business Liverpool push for Kevin Schade

Liverpool’s right‑hand side looks vulnerable after Mohamed Salah’s departure, and Andoni Iraola’s squad still lacks a natural winger to stretch defences. Julian Ward’s Business Liverpool agenda now lists Brentford’s Kevin Schade as a prime target, a 24‑year‑old German who can operate on either flank.

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The Reds added Bradley Barcola, Jeremy Jacquet and loan signing Ronald Araujo this summer, and all have begun to influence the first‑team. Yet full‑back options such as Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong have failed to convince as regular starters, leaving the defensive flanks exposed.

In central defence, Virgil van Dijk is another year older and Joe Gomez continues to raise fitness concerns, while Iraola must decide whether Georgian keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will become the long‑term No 1 after Alisson eventually departs. Midfield also feels the strain; Alexis Mac Allister expressed sadness at not receiving a new deal, even as Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch have secured fresh contracts. The club has yet to replace Curtis Jones, prompting interest in Monaco’s Lamine Camara, a target confirmed after Ben Jacobs’ Chelsea move fell through.

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FSG announced Julian Ward as Liverpool’s new sporting director this week, signalling a Business Liverpool shift towards decisive market activity. Ward is expected to back his identified priorities in the 2027 transfer window, with the club’s hierarchy ready to invest.

Kevin Schade emerges as top target

TEAMtalk rates Liverpool as strong favourites to sign Brentford’s Kevin Schade, who is entering the final eighteen months of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium. The 24‑year‑old German international has begun the season in blistering form, capable of playing on the left wing but also adept on the opposite flank where Liverpool lack depth. Schade’s explosive pace, which he claims surpasses even the Dutch record holder, aligns with Iraola’s preference for speed‑driven attackers such as Bradley Barcola and Eli Junior Kroupi.

Broader transfer strategy and competition

Liverpool are also linked with a bold pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise and Inter Milan centre‑back Alessandro Bastoni, underscoring the club’s ambition to reinforce both attack and defence. The Reds must out‑spend rivals to secure Schade, especially as other Premier League sides monitor his market value. Strengthening the squad remains essential if Liverpool hope to dethrone Arsenal for the Premier League title and re‑enter the Champions League elite. Securing Schade would also free up space for emerging academy talent on the right flank.

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I’m giving you the thread of how this Business Liverpool plan could unfold, and here we show why the club sees Schade as a market opportunity. Like many analysts, we note that the deal hinges on Brentford’s willingness to sell and the player’s desire for a new challenge. Log the developments and show the story as it progresses. Give your attention to the next update as the window closes.