**Liverpool are expected to be active in the upcoming transfer window as they aim to improve their squad under Andoni Iraola.**
The Reds signed Bradley Barcola late in the summer transfer window, but it is well documented that they tried adding another attacker to their squad.
Deals to bring Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh to Anfield failed and it remains to be seen if they are rekindled.
And now, if reports from England are to be believed, Liverpool are favourites to sign Brentford’s Kevin Schade.
[TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/julian-ward-beeline-kevin-schade-brentford-transfer-exclusive) report that the Reds are leading the race to sign the versatile forward, who was called up by Jurgen Klopp to represent Germany.
Schade has been a key player for Brentford over the years and his versatility allows him to play anywhere across the attack.
The report mentions that Brentford are locked in talks to extend his deal but haven’t made much progress.
Schade’s contract expires in 18 months, so a January move to Liverpool – or to another club – hasn’t been ruled out.
Cody Gakpo was linked with a departure in the summer, so any move for the German international could well depend on his future.