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Danilo Transfer from Botafogo to Newcastle United
According to UOL, Botafogo midfielder Danilo is interested in a move to Newcastle.
According to UOL, Botafogo midfielder Danilo is interested in a move to Newcastle.
Man Utd have shown interest in former Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo, and will face competition from Newcastle for the Botafogo player. The BBC claims that Danilo is considering his options after returning from World Cup duty with Brazil, and that Botafogo has received offers for him of around £25m (€30m) from Palmeiras and Zenit St Petersburg. Newcastle had been considering a deal for Danilo but their interest could decrease because of the impending arrival of Aladji Bamba from Monaco as well as the signing of Ajax youngster Sean Steur.
Man Utd have shown interest in former Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo, and will face competition from Newcastle for the Botafogo player. The BBC claims that Danilo is considering his options after returning from World Cup duty with Brazil, and that Botafogo has received offers for him of around £25m (€30m) from Palmeiras and Zenit St Petersburg. Newcastle had been considering a deal for Danilo but their interest could decrease because of the impending arrival of Aladji Bamba from Monaco as well as the signing of Ajax youngster Sean Steur.
According to Globo.com, Danilo's name was suggested to Newcastle as a possible replacement for Bruno Guimarães, who could be transferred to Arsenal. Guimarães and Danilo share the same agents. Newcastle was not enthusiastic about Danilo, mainly due to the values involved.
According to Globo.com, Danilo's name was suggested to Newcastle as a possible replacement for Bruno Guimarães, who could be transferred to Arsenal. Guimarães and Danilo share the same agents. Newcastle was not enthusiastic about Danilo, mainly due to the values involved.
According to AS Roma Live and UOL Esporte, Danilo is a candidate to replace Bruno Guimaraes in the Newcastle squad. Newcastle, Roma, Galatasaray, Palmeiras, and Zenit St Petersburg have registered their interest in the 25-year-old. Palmeiras was the first club to submit a bid for Danilo, which was worth €25m (£21m) and was rejected. Botafogo have set the player’s price at €30m (£26m). Eddie Howe’s side could become frontrunners for Danilo because his agent also represents Guimaraes. It is expected that Danilo will become a significant topic of discussion at Newcastle if Guimaraes joins Arsenal.
According to AS Roma Live and UOL Esporte, Danilo is a candidate to replace Bruno Guimaraes in the Newcastle squad. Newcastle, Roma, Galatasaray, Palmeiras, and Zenit St Petersburg have registered their interest in the 25-year-old. Palmeiras was the first club to submit a bid for Danilo, which was worth €25m (£21m) and was rejected. Botafogo have set the player’s price at €30m (£26m). Eddie Howe’s side could become frontrunners for Danilo because his agent also represents Guimaraes. It is expected that Danilo will become a significant topic of discussion at Newcastle if Guimaraes joins Arsenal.
According to Globo, Newcastle is showing interest in Danilo, and Botafogo is now prepared to sell the player for €30 million. The Brazilian club had previously planned to sell Danilo for approximately €40 million after the 2026 World Cup, but is now willing to lower the price because the midfielder played only 43 minutes at the tournament. Botafogo prioritizes a sale to Europe for the 25-year-old, while the player's entourage suggests a transfer within Brazil is more likely.
According to Globo, Newcastle is showing interest in Danilo, and Botafogo is now prepared to sell the player for €30 million. The Brazilian club had previously planned to sell Danilo for approximately €40 million after the 2026 World Cup, but is now willing to lower the price because the midfielder played only 43 minutes at the tournament. Botafogo prioritizes a sale to Europe for the 25-year-old, while the player's entourage suggests a transfer within Brazil is more likely.
According to Globo.com, Newcastle is considering Botafogo player Danilo as a possible replacement for Bruno Guimarães. Newcastle is negotiating with Arsenal for Guimarães. Guimarães and Danilo have the same agents. A transfer for Danilo is currently considered difficult due to the finances involved.
According to Globo.com, Newcastle is considering Botafogo player Danilo as a possible replacement for Bruno Guimarães. Newcastle is negotiating with Arsenal for Guimarães. Guimarães and Danilo have the same agents. A transfer for Danilo is currently considered difficult due to the finances involved.
According to FogãoNET, Newcastle United are the frontrunners to sign Botafogo midfielder Danilo.
According to FogãoNET, Newcastle United are the frontrunners to sign Botafogo midfielder Danilo.
ESPN states that Newcastle is internally discussing acquiring Danilo from Botafogo. Coach Eddie Howe will make the decision to proceed with negotiations after he evaluates the squad at the end of the current season. Any potential move would have to be financially viable for Newcastle, and the club is studying the possibility of investing in the position, particularly if a player in that role is sold to the international market. ESPN reports that Botafogo values Danilo at a minimum of 40 million euros. Newcastle considers this amount to be high. Additionally, Danilo has a desire to play in the UEFA Champions League, and Newcastle will not participate in the 2026/2027 competition. According to ESPN, Newcastle's plan includes targeting young talents from South American football for future profit and to reinvest in star players.
ESPN states that Newcastle is internally discussing acquiring Danilo from Botafogo. Coach Eddie Howe will make the decision to proceed with negotiations after he evaluates the squad at the end of the current season. Any potential move would have to be financially viable for Newcastle, and the club is studying the possibility of investing in the position, particularly if a player in that role is sold to the international market. ESPN reports that Botafogo values Danilo at a minimum of 40 million euros. Newcastle considers this amount to be high. Additionally, Danilo has a desire to play in the UEFA Champions League, and Newcastle will not participate in the 2026/2027 competition. According to ESPN, Newcastle's plan includes targeting young talents from South American football for future profit and to reinvest in star players.
Zenit, Madrid's Atletico, Newcastle, Bayer, and Napoli are showing interest in Botafogo's Brazilian midfielder Danilo. The Brazilian club believes the 25-year-old's value could increase from €30 million to €40 million if he is called up for the 2026 World Cup, and will not begin negotiations before the tournament. Danilo's current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029. According to the Transfermarkt portal, his market value is €24 million. The player has earned 2 caps and scored 1 goal for Brazil. He joined Botafogo from Nottingham Forest in July 2025 for a reported €23 million. In April 2026, Zenit reportedly made an offer valued between €25 million and €30 million. An offer of €30 million from Fulham was reportedly rejected in September 2025.
Zenit, Madrid's Atletico, Newcastle, Bayer, and Napoli are showing interest in Botafogo's Brazilian midfielder Danilo. The Brazilian club believes the 25-year-old's value could increase from €30 million to €40 million if he is called up for the 2026 World Cup, and will not begin negotiations before the tournament. Danilo's current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029. According to the Transfermarkt portal, his market value is €24 million. The player has earned 2 caps and scored 1 goal for Brazil. He joined Botafogo from Nottingham Forest in July 2025 for a reported €23 million. In April 2026, Zenit reportedly made an offer valued between €25 million and €30 million. An offer of €30 million from Fulham was reportedly rejected in September 2025.
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