According to Globo, Galatasaray is showing interest in Danilo. Botafogo is ready to sell Danilo for €30 million. The club had previously planned to sell him for approximately €40 million after the 2026 World Cup, but is now willing to lower the price because Danilo played only 43 minutes at the tournament. Botafogo prioritizes selling the player to Europe, whereas his entourage suggests a transfer within Brazil is more likely.

According to Bolavip, Galatasaray has taken action to sign midfielder Danilo from Botafogo, for whom Botafogo expects a transfer fee of approximately 40 million euros.

Galatasaray has consulted with the staff of Danilo, a 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder at Botafogo who prioritizes returning to European football to play for a competitive team. The player's representatives consider such inquiries to be a consequence of his good form, and Mônaco, Benfica, and Arsenal have also made similar approaches. Botafogo views the player's sale as a method to raise funds during a financial crisis, and a final decision on the transfer is expected after the World Cup. Danilo has 2 caps and 1 goal for Brazil, is under contract until June 2029, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €24.00m. According to recent reports from May 2026, Botafogo's asking price is approximately €40 million. In April 2026, Zenit reportedly made offers valued between €25 million and €30 million.