Liverpool have identified Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson as a primary target to fill the void left by Andy Robertson's impending departure, according to reports from Germany. The 24-year-old Swedish left-back is also attracting significant interest from Arsenal, Leeds United, and several Serie A clubs, setting the stage for a multi-team transfer battle this summer.
Robertson is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30, having reportedly agreed to join Tottenham Hotspur, pending their Premier League status. This has prompted a proactive search for a successor, with sources including Fussball Daten indicating that Liverpool view Svensson's pressing ability and tactical flexibility as an ideal fit for their system. The Swede, who has earned 11 caps for his country, is said to dream of a move to the Premier League.
Dortmund are expected to demand a fee in the region of €40-45 million (£34.5-39 million) for the wing-back. Personal terms could see Svensson command wages between £83,000 and £100,000 per week at his next club. His potential arrival at Anfield would provide competition for current left-back Milos Kerkez, who has endured a challenging adaptation period since his own move.
The pursuit of Svensson is part of a broader defensive overhaul anticipated at Liverpool this summer. The club has also been linked with a move for Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck as a long-term successor for Virgil van Dijk, though the German defender recently signed a new contract containing a €60 million release clause. Furthermore, Liverpool are reportedly focusing on RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as a key target to replace the departing Mohamed Salah, whose contract is being terminated a year early.
Arsenal and Leeds United are said to be closely monitoring Svensson's situation, while in Italy, Inter Milan are showing the greatest interest, with AC Milan and Atalanta also in the frame. The player's reported preference for the Premier League, however, could give English suitors an advantage. Securing Svensson would represent a significant step in Liverpool's planned defensive refresh ahead of the new season.
