Arsenal have identified Brentford forward Kevin Schade as a prime target to bolster their attacking ranks, with the German international emerging as a “name to monitor” for the January transfer window.
Arsenal plot January move for Brentford’s Kevin Schade
Arsenal Plot January Move for Brentford’s Rising Star Kevin Schade
The 23-year-old has electrified the start of the Premier League season, netting three goals in his first four appearances for Keith Andrews’ side.
His blistering form has earned him a maiden call-up to Jurgen Klopp’s Germany squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes against the Netherlands and Greece.
Schade’s rapid development at the Gtech Community Stadium has not gone unnoticed.
After registering eight goals and four assists in 39 games last term, he has elevated his game to a new level, drawing admiring glances from North London.
Football.london‘s Arsenal correspondent Tom Canton reports that Schade and Eli Junior Kroupi are both being tracked as the Gunners seek to reinforce Mikel Arteta’s options.
Brentford boss Andrews lauded his striker’s mentality following a match-winning double at Bournemouth.
“He’s been excellent,” Andrews said.
“There’s such an honesty to his game. The confidence he’s playing with is really nice to see.”
Arsenal’s need for attacking reinforcements is pressing. The club allowed Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli to depart in the summer, with Christos Tzolis arriving as the sole incoming forward.
Failed moves for Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez left Arteta short on the flanks.
Schade’s versatility makes him an ideal fit. He can operate on the left wing or lead the line, offering Arteta tactical flexibility.
If the German continues his meteoric rise, Arsenal may face competition for his signature, but the Gunners appear ready to pounce.
