Fenerbahçe scouts monitoring players in Brazil have identified Botafogo's Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira as their primary target. The 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder has been capped 11 times for the Brazilian national team, scoring two goals, and club officials have compiled a detailed report on him. Scouts who watched Danilo live have indicated that his qualities are an exact match for what the club is looking for. Acquiring the player will require a significant financial outlay; he joined Botafogo in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2029.
In the current domestic league season, he has scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists in 25 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €32.00M. Previously, Arsenal and Newcastle had shown interest after the World Cup. Atalanta made an official offer of €22 million plus €8 million in add-ons, which Botafogo rejected, stating their demand was a net €40 million. More offers are expected for Danilo in January, and it is believed Botafogo will adhere to its €40 million asking price.
