Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip
Retold by Oddsrama · 30 September 2026
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Brentford forward Kevin Schade, the 24-year-old German striker emerging as a genuine target for the Reds alongside Manchester United. Schade has caught the attention of top Premier League clubs and represents the kind of attacking depth move that could strengthen Jurgen Klopp's forward line during the January window.
Elsewhere across Europe's elite, the big names continue to attract serious interest. Real Madrid and Barcelona are both monitoring Erling Haaland's situation at Manchester City, ready to make a move should the Norway striker become available—though City show no signs of letting their star leave. Bayern Munich have similarly identified Phil Foden as a potential target should the England midfielder ever depart the Etihad, indicating how valuable City's attacking assets remain to continental heavyweights.
In the hunt for fresh talent, Newcastle and Chelsea are tracking Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, the 22-year-old Italian keen on a foreign adventure. Brazilian full-back Dodo looks primed to leave Fiorentina in January, with Nottingham Forest, Roma, and Napoli all circling. Meanwhile, Brighton's Yankuba Minteh remains eager to complete a move to Liverpool after a summer deal fell through—a deal worth monitoring if the Reds move on from other targets.
From a betting perspective, Liverpool's activity in the forward market suggests they're confident in their squad depth going forward. If Schade arrives, it shifts how attacking rotations might be managed, potentially affecting form predictions across their remaining fixtures.
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