Brentford are moving to secure the future of Kevin Schade, with talks reportedly opened over a new contract as Arsenal's interest in the winger continues to swirl.
According to TeamTalk, via EPL Index, the Bees are keen to protect one of their most potent attacking threats amid growing speculation linking Schade with a move to the Emirates. Arsenal are said to have identified the German international as an option to bolster their attacking options, though no formal approach has been confirmed.
For Brentford, tying Schade down to fresh terms would send a clear signal of intent, both to their own squad and to potential suitors, that they are not willing to let one of their prized assets leave on the cheap—or at all.
As it stands, this remains firmly in the realm of transfer speculation rather than concrete transfer business. Nothing suggests a deal or exit is imminent, but the interest from Arsenal, paired with Brentford's contract push, suggests Schade's situation is one worth watching as the season progresses.