Botafogo projects the sale of midfielder Danilo for the middle of the year. The club desires a price of 30 million euros for the player, according to ESPN. Botafogo aims to receive high offers from the international market, particularly if Danilo is called up to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup. The club does not want to negotiate with Brazilian rivals, and in Brazil, only Flamengo and Palmeiras could afford that price. Danilo intends to return to Europe, with a preference for a competitive league.

Danilo, a 24-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder, was close to leaving Botafogo for English football last week. Danilo stated that the news of his possible departure was a surprise to him and that he was unaware of it. He affirmed that he is now focused on Botafogo. He joined the club in July 2025 with a contract that runs until June 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €22.00m. A proposed move to Nottingham Forest was reportedly for an agreed price of €19 million in January 2026 before it was halted. During the same period, Botafogo's asking price for other clubs was reportedly a minimum of €23 million. A reported €30 million offer from Fulham was rejected in September 2025. In addition to Nottingham Forest, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Zenit have also been linked with the player.