Arsenal are monitoring Borussia Dortmund left back Daniel Svensson ahead of a possible summer move, with German reports suggesting the 23 year old could be sold if a bid of around €30 million arrives.
Arsenal are monitoring Daniel Svensson as they weigh up options on the left side of defence for the summer transfer window. The Borussia Dortmund full back has emerged as one of the more attractive profiles in the Bundesliga, and his progress is being tracked as the club refines its plans for another season of competing on multiple fronts.
Svensson joined Dortmund from FC Nordsjælland in 2025, initially on loan, before the move was made permanent following a convincing start in German football. Since then, he has moved quickly from squad option to regular starter, establishing himself as the first-choice left back and accruing significant experience in both the Bundesliga and European competition. At 23, he is regarded as a player who offers a blend of immediate impact and further upside.
On the pitch, Svensson fits the modern full-back template. Naturally left-footed, he is comfortable holding the width and providing an outlet in wide areas, but is also used to stepping into central zones when his side has sustained possession. His defensive work is based on aggressive duels and sharp recovery runs, while in attack, he is capable of carrying the ball forward and delivering from advanced positions. Coaches at Dortmund have leaned on his energy and discipline to keep the structure intact when the team commit numbers forward.
According to Sport Bild, in a wider analysis of Borussia Dortmund’s defensive planning, interest from the Premier League and Serie A has grown around Svensson and a substantial offer in the region of 30 million euros could force a decision on his future. Arsenal are named among the clubs following his situation closely, with the report framing a potential transfer as possible rather than probable, given his long-term contract and status in the current squad.
From Arsenal’s perspective, the link reflects a broader effort to maintain depth and variety on the left side of defence. Mikel Arteta has leaned on defenders who can play multiple roles, using centre-backs in wider positions at times and asking full-backs to move into midfield when the team build from the back. Within that framework, a specialist left-back who is comfortable both receiving near the touchline and operating in the pitch has clear value, particularly across a long season that includes Premier League, European and domestic cup commitments.
Svensson’s age profile and playing style would align with that strategy. He has already shown he can handle the expectations that come with playing for a club of Dortmund’s size, yet remains young enough to grow within a new environment. His ability to defend large spaces on his side, contribute to counter presses and support attacks without losing positional discipline would all be attractive to a staff that places a premium on tactical reliability.
At this stage, there is no indication that talks are advanced or that a transfer is imminent. Arsenal are understood to be in the information-gathering phase, compiling detailed assessments on several left-sided defenders in different leagues. Svensson is one of the names in that pool rather than a confirmed priority, but Sport Bild's inclusion of him in the conversation around potential summer moves underscores that his situation will remain one to watch as plans on both sides develop.