Expert: Brentford plan to accept 'huge' Kevin Schade offer as replacement lined up

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(Credit: Imago) Brentford plan to accept ‘huge’ Kevin Schade offer as replacement lined up Thu 12 March 2026 7:00, UK Brentford are planning to accept a huge offer for Kevin Schade in the summer transfer window and are already lining up potential replacements.The 24-year-old has stepped up his performances under Keith Andrews this season, with seven goals and three assists in 26 Premier League appearances.That form has attracted interest from a number of top clubs including Tottenham and multiple Bundesliga sides who will look to lure him back to his home country.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Brentford will not be phased by the interest in Schade and are bracing for offers to arrive.The Germany international will only be allowed to leave for a “huge” fee, which would then allow them to reinvest in the squad, with replacements already in mind.Credit: ImagoFootball Insider revealed on 10 March that Brentford will accept offers for Schade with the likes of Tottenham joining the race for his signature. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES After having previously replaced the likes of Ollie Watkins, Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney, the Bees are not concerned about losing another key player this summer.“Brentford have a clear strategy with transfers,” Brown told Football Insider.“It might not be every club’s cup of tea, but it works for Brentford and they’ve been successful doing it, they’re now established in the Premier League.“There’s been a bit of talk that Schade is attracting interest, he’s been very good this season.“Look at the players they’ve let go before, the likes of Toney, Watkins and Mbeumo, they make sure they get a good price and they’re not afraid to move them on.“They work hard in the background to already have players lined up to replace those leaving.Credit: Imago“So let’s say a huge offer come in for Schade this summer, I expect they’ll be prepared to accept it and then they can bring somebody in to replace him.“As I say, I’m sure they already have a replacement in mind and if they get a good price they’ll be able to go back into the market and do what they do best.”Premier League clubs in race to sign Matthew CoxSchade is not the only Brentford star being linked with a big-money move away from the Gtech Community Stadium, with interest growing in their young talents.Chief among those is Matthew Cox, who has thrived on loan at Shrewsbury and attracted high-profile admirers from across European football.Football Insider exclusively revealed last month that Premier League clubs are racing to sign Cox, with a host of scouts in attendance as Shrewsbury beat Salford.Credit: ImagoHe missed a chunk of last year after getting injured whilst on loan at Crawley Town, but he is now back to full fitness and could be set for a big move in the summer.Brentford are unlikely to block his departure outright, despite seeing him as their future number one, and could listen to offers if they arrive. 🐝 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Brentford Insider Access Get the full story from the Gtech and Osterley with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.