Liverpool among contenders for Kevin Schade in Thursday’s transfer gossip

On 30 September 2026, in Thursday’s transfer gossip, Liverpool were named as genuine contenders to sign Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, 24; the roundup also mentioned interest in Manchester City forwards Erling Haaland, 26, and Phil Foden, 26.

The brief compiled reports from several outlets, citing Teamtalk, Fichajes, The Sun, Football Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and GiveMeSport as sources for the various links and approaches reported.

Liverpool’s claim for Schade was reported by Teamtalk, which added that Manchester United have also been linked with the 24-year-old Brentford forward.

Barcelona confirmed to Fichajes that they attempted but failed to sign Argentina and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, 29, during the summer transfer window.

The Sun reported that Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been circling Norway and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 26, and would be prepared to act if an opening presented itself.

Teamtalk reported that German giants Bayern Munich would move for England and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, 26, should he become available for transfer.

Football Italia said Italy and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22, would like to experience playing abroad and that Newcastle and Chelsea have shown interest; La Gazzetta dello Sport added that Fiorentina full-back Dodo, 27, is a target for Nottingham Forest, Roma and Napoli and looks set to leave in January with several clubs interested.

GiveMeSport reported that Brighton and Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22, remains keen to join Liverpool after a proposed summer move failed to materialise.

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