Liverpool target has been likened to Joshua Kimmich as transfer 'plan' emerges
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsFIFA World CupLiverpool is looking for reinforcements to bolster its squad following a disappointing 2025-26 season, and new head coach Andoni Iraola could turn to Borussia Dortmund for a World Cup starDaniel Svensson is a potential target for Liverpool in this summer's transfer window(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool could spark a move for Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson to provide cover on the left side of the pitch — and the Swede's coach compared him to one of this generation's best players.The World Cup is over, with Victor Munoz's Spain emerging victorious over Alexis Mac Allister's Argentina. He established himself as a key player for the Bundesliga side and was named to Sweden's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Svensson impressed at the World Cup, but Liverpool had shown interest back in May.
Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac personally rates the 24-year-old highly and compared him to one of his former players during his time at Bayern: Kimmich.“He’s a Duracell bunny. It’s the same distance in a different position, but it shows how tireless these guys are and how they march on without end.”Daniel Svensson impressed for Sweden during their World Cup campaign, which ended at the hands of France in the Round of 32(Image: Getty Images)Kimmich has been a mainstay in the Bayern and Germany teams throughout his career, so being compared to him is incredibly high praise.Described as a “Duracell bunny” by Kovac, Svensson’s high-energy style would excite Liverpool fans.
He’d certainly serve as an apt replacement for Andy Robertson, who has joined Spurs after departing Anfield.If Svensson does join, he’d bolster the left-back room for Liverpool. He will have some top competition for the left-back spot in Andoni Iraola’s former protege at Bournemouth, Milos Kerkez, while Kostas Tsmikas remains on the books.Svensson’s versatility is a bonus.