Arsenal Monitor Brentford’s Kevin Schade as Potential January Signing
His three-goal start, pace, positional versatility match Arsenal’s tactical needs, drawing renewed interest from the champions
Overview
- Late September reports say Arsenal have added Kevin Schade to a short list of players they may approach in the January transfer window.
- Schade has scored three Premier League goals in his first five appearances this season and earned a Germany call-up, raising his profile across England and Europe.
- Arsenal’s interest is driven by reduced senior attacking depth after late summer departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus and a desire for a different, pacey option.
- Any January move faces clear obstacles because Brentford have opened contract talks, hold negotiating leverage, and are under no urgent pressure to sell.
- If Arsenal pursue Schade, they will also weigh questions about his long‑term consistency and likely January market cost before deciding whether to make a concrete offer.