Zenit, Atlético Madrid, Newcastle, Bayer, and Napoli are showing interest in Botafogo's 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder Danilo. The Brazilian club believes the player's value could rise to between €30 million and €40 million with a possible call-up to the 2026 World Cup and will not begin negotiations before the tournament. In April 2026, Zenit reportedly made an offer valued between €25 million and €30 million, while Botafogo's asking price was cited as being between €30 million and €40 million.