Danilo is a priority target for the 'number 8' position at Fenerbahçe, and this reinforcement was specifically requested by manager Emre Belözoğlu. The club's management has been monitoring the 25-year-old Botafogo player for some time. He is the leading name on a shortlist of three players from South America. The transfer is regarded as difficult because Botafogo is starting negotiations with a price of 40 million Euro, which Fenerbahçe will attempt to lower.
The club aims to advance discussions by January and sign one of its targets soon after the transfer window opens. This timeline is because the manager has asked for the midfield signing to be finalized as soon as possible. The Brazilian player joined Botafogo on loan from Rangers FC in July 2026, with the agreement running until June 30, 2027. He has one cap for the Brazil U23 team. In the current Série A season, he has made 10 appearances and provided one assist. His current valuation, according to Transfermarkt, is €1.50M.
