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Danilo Transfer from Botafogo to Manchester United
According to Romano, Man Utd have decided against signing Danilo from Botafogo in the summer transfer window. Romano also reported that while Danilo had been offered to Manchester United, the deal is not advancing at this time because the club has different priorities in midfield. On July 23, BBC Sport claimed that Man Utd expressed an interest in Danilo, who joined Botafogo from Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2025.
According to Romano, Man Utd have decided against signing Danilo from Botafogo in the summer transfer window. Romano also reported that while Danilo had been offered to Manchester United, the deal is not advancing at this time because the club has different priorities in midfield. On July 23, BBC Sport claimed that Man Utd expressed an interest in Danilo, who joined Botafogo from Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2025.
According to a BBC Sport report, Manchester United are interested in Botafogo midfielder Danilo and have him on their shortlist. Danilo is considering his next move after his club received offers of approximately £25m from Palmeiras and Zenit St Petersburg. Botafogo want to receive £30-34m for the player.
According to a BBC Sport report, Manchester United are interested in Botafogo midfielder Danilo and have him on their shortlist. Danilo is considering his next move after his club received offers of approximately £25m from Palmeiras and Zenit St Petersburg. Botafogo want to receive £30-34m for the player.
Man Utd are among the clubs reported to be monitoring Danilo. Botafogo refused to consider a sale before the World Cup, hoping the tournament would increase his value. Danilo had limited participation and has now returned to the club, with his value being described as lower than expected after Brazil's round of 16 exit. He remains determined to move to Europe.
Man Utd are among the clubs reported to be monitoring Danilo. Botafogo refused to consider a sale before the World Cup, hoping the tournament would increase his value. Danilo had limited participation and has now returned to the club, with his value being described as lower than expected after Brazil's round of 16 exit. He remains determined to move to Europe.
Arsenal and Man Utd have been associated with Botafogo midfielder Danilo. Man Utd in particular is said to have already thoroughly explored a potential move. The Brazilian side hope that a good World Cup will convince interested clubs to pay €40 million for Danilo. The player feels that he is ready for another opportunity in European football this summer.
Arsenal and Man Utd have been associated with Botafogo midfielder Danilo. Man Utd in particular is said to have already thoroughly explored a potential move. The Brazilian side hope that a good World Cup will convince interested clubs to pay €40 million for Danilo. The player feels that he is ready for another opportunity in European football this summer.
UOL has reported that Manchester United, Milan, Atalanta, and Zenit have all made offers to sign Danilo. According to the same source, Botafogo will not sell the midfielder at present and will instead wait until after the 2026 World Cup finals in case his value increases. However, UOL also reported that Botafogo are awaiting offers for Danilo this summer. A separate report from ESPN Brazil claimed that Manchester United want to sign Danilo to replace Casemiro.
UOL has reported that Manchester United, Milan, Atalanta, and Zenit have all made offers to sign Danilo. According to the same source, Botafogo will not sell the midfielder at present and will instead wait until after the 2026 World Cup finals in case his value increases. However, UOL also reported that Botafogo are awaiting offers for Danilo this summer. A separate report from ESPN Brazil claimed that Manchester United want to sign Danilo to replace Casemiro.
Manchester United is a strong competitor to Palmeiras in the pursuit of Danilo. ESPN reports that Danilo wishes to be transferred to Europe, particularly to England, but does not rule out staying in Brazil if he does not receive a significant offer from Europe.
Manchester United is a strong competitor to Palmeiras in the pursuit of Danilo. ESPN reports that Danilo wishes to be transferred to Europe, particularly to England, but does not rule out staying in Brazil if he does not receive a significant offer from Europe.
According to ESPN, Manchester United is closely monitoring the situation of Danilo, and he has become the main target for the club, which is described as a European giant, to replace Casemiro.
According to ESPN, Manchester United is closely monitoring the situation of Danilo, and he has become the main target for the club, which is described as a European giant, to replace Casemiro.
According to Fogao, Manchester United have officially contacted Botafogo about their midfielder, Danilo. Botafogo prefers to sell the player to a European club, and it is expected that they would accept an offer of around €40 million. Danilo's contract is valid until June 2029. It is reported that Fulham, Napoli, Bayer Leverkusen, and Zenit St Petersburg are all interested in him. The Brazilian club is not willing to sell the player to domestic rivals such as Palmeiras or Flamengo, who have also shown interest.
According to Fogao, Manchester United have officially contacted Botafogo about their midfielder, Danilo. Botafogo prefers to sell the player to a European club, and it is expected that they would accept an offer of around €40 million. Danilo's contract is valid until June 2029. It is reported that Fulham, Napoli, Bayer Leverkusen, and Zenit St Petersburg are all interested in him. The Brazilian club is not willing to sell the player to domestic rivals such as Palmeiras or Flamengo, who have also shown interest.
According to journalist Wellington Arruda for Fogaonet, Manchester United consider 25-year-old Botafogo midfielder Danilo a replacement for Casemiro, who will leave the club at the end of the season.
According to journalist Wellington Arruda for Fogaonet, Manchester United consider 25-year-old Botafogo midfielder Danilo a replacement for Casemiro, who will leave the club at the end of the season.
According to local outlet FogaoNET, Manchester United have identified Botafogo's 25-year-old Brazilian player Danilo as a new midfield target, and it is claimed the Red Devils have begun to pursue his signing. Fulham are also pursuing the midfielder, while Botafogo are believed to be ready to sell Danilo for a fee around €40 million. Recent reports from April 2026 indicate Zenit made an offer valued at approximately €25 million, while a reported €30 million offer from Fulham was rejected in September 2025.
According to local outlet FogaoNET, Manchester United have identified Botafogo's 25-year-old Brazilian player Danilo as a new midfield target, and it is claimed the Red Devils have begun to pursue his signing. Fulham are also pursuing the midfielder, while Botafogo are believed to be ready to sell Danilo for a fee around €40 million. Recent reports from April 2026 indicate Zenit made an offer valued at approximately €25 million, while a reported €30 million offer from Fulham was rejected in September 2025.
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