According to Planeta do Futebol, which cited ESPN on X, Zenit, Madrid's Atletico, Newcastle, Bayer, and Napoli are showing interest in Botafogo's Danilo. The Brazilian club believes the footballer's value could increase from €30 million to €40 million if he is called up for the 2026 World Cup. Botafogo will not begin negotiations before the World Cup starts.

Napoli are reportedly interested in Danilo. Botafogo's preference is to sell to a European club and they expect an offer around €40 million. The Brazilian club is completely unwilling to sell him to domestic rivals such as Palmeiras or Flamengo, who have also expressed interest. Danilo has a contract that is valid until June 2029.

Italian club Napoli and German club Bayer Leverkusen have both shown interest in Danilo, a 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder for Botafogo, and have made inquiries about him. Zenit had previously made an offer for the player, but Danilo did not want to move to the Russian club. It was reported by ESPN that Zenit's proposal included a €13 million fee and the forgiveness of a €12 million debt that Botafogo owed from a past transfer. The Brazil international has 2 caps and 1 goal for his country. His contract is until June 2029, and he has a current Transfermarkt market value of €24.00m. According to recent reports from April 2026, Botafogo's asking price for the player is between €30 million and €40 million.