Zenit is considering Botafogo's 24-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder, Danilo, as a replacement for Gerson, who moved to Cruzeiro. Zenit had inquired about Danilo's situation. However, the possibility of playing in Russian football was not particularly appealing to the player. Danilo's contract with Botafogo runs until the summer of 2029. According to the Transfermarkt portal, he is the most valuable player at his club with a market value of €22 million. He joined Botafogo in July 2025 and has made 1 appearance in the Campeonato Carioca in the 2025/2026 season. The player has also been linked with Fulham.