{"id":18750,"date":"2026-07-19T06:18:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T06:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18750"},"modified":"2026-07-19T06:18:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T06:18:47","slug":"liverpool-make-concrete-plan-to-sign-dortmunds-daniel-svensson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18750","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool make concrete plan to sign Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Liverpool and Arsenal could be heading towards another direct transfer battle as both clubs look to strengthen the left side of their defence.
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The Premier League rivals are interested in a young player who offers far more than the qualities of a traditional full-back, with his ability to move into midfield making him particularly attractive to possession-focused teams.<\/p>\n

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For Liverpool, the priority appears to be finding a dynamic long-term option capable of providing energy and progression from the left.<\/p>\n

Arsenal are approaching the situation from a squad-depth perspective, viewing versatility as increasingly important during another demanding season across domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n

Liverpool step up interest in defensive talent<\/h2>\n

Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside<\/strong> <\/em>that Liverpool have placed Daniel Svensson firmly on their transfer agenda and they have a concrete plan to sign the Borussia Dortmund star.<\/p>\n

The Sweden international can operate as a left-back, wing-back or midfielder, allowing both clubs to use him in several tactical roles.<\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s interest has also been reported by Liverpool.com, which claimed the Reds and Arsenal had both identified the Borussia Dortmund defender as a possible summer target.<\/p>\n

His energy, technical quality and willingness to move centrally would suit a team wanting its full-backs to contribute heavily in possession.<\/p>\n

AC Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid have also been linked, although the strongest interest currently appears to be coming from England.<\/p>\n

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Dortmund contract could drive up final price<\/h2>\n

Dortmund hold a strong negotiating position after making Svensson\u2019s move from FC Nordsj\u00e6lland permanent in 2025.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s official announcement confirmed that his contract runs until June 2029, meaning they are under no pressure to accept a reduced proposal.<\/p>\n

Previous reports have valued the defender between \u20ac35m and \u20ac45m, although growing competition could push the overall package closer to \u20ac50m.<\/p>\n

Dortmund\u2019s history of developing and selling young talent also means they are unlikely to approve a deal unless their valuation is fully respected.<\/p>\n

Svensson could be a smarter signing for Liverpool because their need for a long-term left-back appears more immediate. His athleticism and midfield experience would give the Reds several tactical possibilities.<\/p>\n

Arsenal should remain involved, but only at a sensible price. They already possess strong defensive options, so paying close to \u20ac50m for another rotation player would be difficult to justify.<\/p>\n

Svensson is highly promising, but both clubs must avoid allowing competition to turn a clever opportunity into an overpriced gamble.<\/p>\n

Report: Liverpool\u2019s priority target now is just the player England were missing against Argentina<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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