Tottenham and Aston Villa are both in the mix for Kevin Schade, and while Brentford have shut the door for now, pressure could mount in January.
Spurs are said are ramping up their interest in Brentford winger Kevin Schade ahead of the January transfer window, according to The Boy Hotspur’s Substack. The 23-year-old German speedster, who can play on either flank or up top, has caught the eye with his blistering pace, direct dribbling, and pressing intensity—qualities that align perfectly with Thomas Frank’s high-energy system at Spurs.
Frank, who brought Schade to Brentford from Freiburg in 2023 and turned his loan into a permanent £25m deal, sees him as a key piece to add flair and unpredictability on the wings, especially after some recent creative struggles in Tottenham’s attack.
Tottenham are keen to add pace and depth to their attack, and Schade fits the profile. Inside the club, there’s talk that the manager knows the player well and understands how he’d slot into the system. Fabio Paratici is working behind the scenes to reunite Thomas Frank with the winger.
Aston Villa have also been tracking Schade for a while. Unai Emery is said to be looking for a wide player with speed and strong one-on-one ability, and Schade is high on his list. Villa are preparing a tempting offer to test Brentford’s resolve.
Brentford rate him at around €55m (£46m), though Transfermarkt lists him closer to £26m, so expect negotiations to land somewhere in the middle if the Bees soften their stance. Aston Villa is also circling, alongside European suitors such as Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig.
Just days ago (early November), the Bees insisted Schade was “not for sale” amid initial inquiries. However, they’ve cashed in on stars like Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo in recent windows, so a big offer could tempt them—especially with Schade’s strong start to the 2025/26 season (contributing to wins over Manchester United and Liverpool).
It’s still early days, and no bid has been tabled yet, but the momentum feels real. Schade himself is reportedly tempted by a step-up to a bigger club like Spurs, who lifted silverware in Europe last term. If Frank gets his man, it could be a shrewd, low-risk coup for Tottenham’s squad refresh.