Report: Milan and Juventus to rival Arsenal and Man Utd for Dortmund's Svensson
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Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus are reportedly set to rival Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund's Svensson.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan and Juventus could go head-to-head in the January transfer window as both Serie A giants reportedly target Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson.
According to German outlet Fussballdaten.de, via CalcioMercato.it , the Rossoneri and Bianconeri are ready to compete with Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United for the Swedish full-back.
Svensson is primarily a left-back but is also capable of operating in central defence, making the 24-year-old an attractive option for clubs looking to add versatility to their squads.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – MAY 17: Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates Waldemar Anton, Daniel Svensson and Julian Brandt during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel at Signal Iduna Park on May 17, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Leon Kuegeler/Getty Images) Dortmund open to Svensson sale for the right price The Stockholm-born defender is reportedly valued at between €35 million and €45m by Dortmund, meaning any interested club would need to make a significant investment to secure his signature.
Neither Juventus nor Milan completely addressed their respective squad weaknesses during the summer transfer window, and both could return to the market in January.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti and Milan boss Ruben Amorim may therefore ask their respective directors to strengthen their squads midway through the season.
Svensson has previously been linked with a move to Italian football, and the latest reports suggest that interest could now turn into a four-way battle for his signature, with Arsenal and Manchester United also monitoring the Dortmund player.
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What happened
According to reports, AC Milan and Juventus have entered the race for Borussia Dortmund's Svensson, joining Arsenal and Manchester United who were already interested. The competition between Serie A and Premier League clubs suggests Svensson is a highly sought-after talent. No fee or contract details have been disclosed, and the report is at the rumour stage without official confirmation from any of the clubs involved.
Chance analysis
A cross-league battle for a young Borussia Dortmund talent is emerging, with both Serie A heavyweights and Premier League clubs circling. Competition of this kind typically benefits the selling club on price but raises questions about which environment would best suit the player's development. With Arsenal and Manchester United already tracking the player, the late entry of Milan and Juventus adds a layer of intrigue and could accelerate talks at Dortmund.
If Svensson departs Dortmund, their squad depth is weakened; for Arsenal, Man Utd, Milan, and Juventus, his arrival would reinforce their respective squads depending on the eventual destination.