Chelsea eyes Brentford's star, willing to meet demands Bayern hesitates on. A fierce summer transfer battle ignites, with Stamford Bridge poised to strike.
Bayern Munich has a serious problem in London. Although the Bavarians have identified Kevin Schade, 24, as a priority to strengthen their wings, the operation has stalled financially. Brentford is not about to give away its star and has valued the Germany international at a prohibitive €70 million, a figure considered excessive in Munich for a player who, in principle, would arrive to provide squad rotation.
But watch out, because while Bayern mulls it over, Chelsea has entered the scene in full force. The Blues, experts at shaking up the market, see Schade as the perfect piece for their attack and, unlike the Germans, have no problem meeting the Bees’ demands. If Bayern doesn’t make a move soon and agree to pay up, the Stamford Bridge club is ready to deliver the final blow and leave Max Eberl empty-handed.
According to the newspaper Bild, there is a certain reluctance at the Allianz Arena offices to “go crazy” for the winger. However, the reality is different: interest from clubs like Chelsea or even Tottenham is genuine and much more aggressive. Brentford prefers to sell to the highest bidder, and the Premier League has the financial muscle to close the deal within days.
The situation is extremely tense. Bayern is looking for alternatives to compete with figures like Luis Diaz, 29, and Schade, whose lightning speed fits perfectly into Vincent Kompany’s system. But time is running against them. In London, they know they hold all the cards and will not reduce that €70 million by a single euro, since there are those willing to pay it in the same city.
The case is moving toward a dangerous outcome for German interests. If Bayern maintains its stance of not meeting the asking price, it risks losing one of the most promising German talents of the moment to a direct rival in the European market. Brentford’s sale operation is underway, and Chelsea already has its checkbook ready for the “blockbuster signing.”
The Bavarian board must decide in the coming weeks whether Schade is worth that financial effort or whether to seek cheaper options, accepting the risk of seeing the star thrive at Stamford Bridge next season. The showdown is on, and Bayern, for now, appears to be falling behind in the race.