Brentford Open New Contract Talks With Kevin Schade

Overview

• Reports in early September say Brentford have formally opened negotiations to extend Kevin Schade’s contract and improve his terms.
• Schade remains under contract until the summer of 2028, giving Brentford leverage in talks over a new deal.
• Brentford are prepared to offer a substantial pay rise to reward Schade and deter bids, and they have signalled they would only consider a sale for a fee in the club-record range.
• Arsenal made an enquiry during the summer but did not secure Schade, the Gunners instead signing Christos Tzolis, while Bayern Munich and multiple Champions League clubs are reported to be monitoring his progress.
• Schade, 24, has scored 23 goals in 117 appearances for Brentford and is now central to the manager’s plans, so keeping him would preserve the team’s attacking continuity and increase his market value if a future sale becomes necessary.