Liverpool are reportedly showing strong interest in Swedish midfielder Daniel Svensson, who currently plays for Danish club Nordsjælland.
According to Football Transfers, the Reds are ‘closely following’ the 22-year-old and have been impressed by his physicality and versatility.
Svensson, primarily a central midfielder, is known for his ability to play across various positions.
He can also operate as a left-back, left midfielder, and has even been deployed in roles such as right-back, defensive midfielder, right midfielder, and centre-back.
In his 139 appearances for Nordsjælland, Svensson has contributed 8 goals and 18 assists. Notably, most of his goal contributions have come from the left-back position, where he scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists, while his central midfield role yielded 3 goals and 9 assists. (Transfermarkt)
Liverpool’s midfield dilemma
Liverpool’s interest in Svensson comes after the club’s unsuccessful pursuit of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Despite initially reaching personal terms with the Euro 2024 star, Zubimendi made a U-turn and chose to remain at his current club, leaving the club in need of additional midfield reinforcements.
The departures of Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara have left significant gaps in Liverpool’s midfield.
While Ryan Gravenberch impressed in the holding role during Liverpool’s season opener, the squad’s depth in midfield remains a concern, particularly in the event of injuries.
Liverpool’s interest in Svensson reflects the club’s strategy of targeting versatile players capable of filling multiple roles.
With his ability to play in various positions and his strong physical presence, Svensson could provide valuable cover across the pitch, offering manager Arne Slot greater tactical flexibility.
As the transfer window nears its deadline, it remains to be seen whether the Merseyside club will move forward with a bid for Svensson or explore other midfield options.
Look talk is cheap – they need a #6 that can play at the highest level Svensson could only at this point of his career be seen as a back up player – we need more than a back #6 to be competitive – in the first half Ipswich were all over us – Gravenberch was not signed as a #6…for some ludicrous reason (as yet uncomprehensibe to me) LFC have been relying on band-aide measures to plug that hole – (Gravenberch is another) rather than going out and buying the real deal – this demonstrates a definite lack of the ability of the management buying team in fulfilling their role/duty – it is pure and utter folly going into this season thinking we can complete with BIG HOLE in the middle we have still not after 3 seasons fixed. YNWA.