Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport’s latest transfer gossip roundup says Liverpool are being linked with Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, with the report describing them as strong contenders for the 24-year-old. The same piece notes that Schade has also been linked with Manchester United, reflecting wider interest in the player rather than any confirmed deal.

The roundup also highlights several Manchester City players who are reportedly attracting attention from major European clubs. According to the article, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among those drawing interest, with Real Madrid and Barcelona said to be monitoring Haaland and Bayern Munich mentioned as a potential destination for Foden if he became available.

Elsewhere, the BBC lists a number of other transfer-related stories involving clubs across Europe. Barcelona are said to have tried unsuccessfully to sign Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez in the summer, while Newcastle and Chelsea are linked with Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini. Nottingham Forest, Roma and Napoli are also mentioned in connection with Fiorentina full-back Dodo.

The roundup adds that Brighton and Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh remains keen on a move to Liverpool after a summer switch did not happen. As presented by BBC Sport, the piece is a collection of reported interest and possible moves, not a confirmed transfer update.