**Borussia Dortmund left-back Daniel Svensson has spoken about speculation linking him with Arsenal and Liverpool.**
Both Premier League sides were mentioned as potential suitors for the Swedish international during the summer transfer window, and when asked whether he had heard about the rumours, Svensson said:
“I saw something about it. But I haven’t heard anything more about. Of course, it can be fun to read. There was nothing concrete and I had not heard anything more than what was in the newspaper. I am happy in Dortmund and look forward to continuing my journey there.”
Svensson was then questioned on whether he came close to signing for either club, and he issued a strong denial:
“No. Not at all. Quite honestly.”
Do Arsenal need another left-back?
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It would be surprising if the Gunners’ interest in Svensson was genuine. Manager Mikel Arteta is not exactly short of options on the left-hand side of defence.
He can call upon Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie and Myles Lewis-Skelly if needed, so there are clearly no issues with depth in that position.
Arteta could do with reinforcements on the opposite flank
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Jurrien Timber is back to fitness, after recovering from a chronic groin problem, but the Dutchman’s minutes still have to be managed carefully. Even during the international break, he was forced to sit out the Netherlands’ first match against Germany before coming off the bench versus Serbia on Sunday.
Ben White is currently [**sidelined**](https://goonernews.com/blog/arsenal-injury-news-martin-odegaard-kai-havertz-2/) with his own groin issue, and with Ezri Konsa needed in the centre of defence due to the continued absence of William Saliba, there is a good case for strengthening at right-back in the near future.
In terms of potential targets, the [_BBC_ confirmed](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz7z09v9pp1o) earlier this month that Sporting Lisbon’s Ivan Fresneda is still on the club’s radar, but other candidates are likely to be under consideration too.