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.