According to Globo.com, Fluminense sent an official proposal for Dantas. The club's interest has decreased following the signing of Colombian defender Julián Millán, who was at Nacional (Uruguay).

Fluminense is interested in Dantas and is competing with Botafogo for the player. Novorizontino asks for about 2.5 million dollars for Dantas. According to ESPN, the winner will be the club that pays the amount in cash.

According to Globo.com, Fluminense has advanced in negotiations to sign defender Dantas from Novorizontino. The proposal from Fluminense is for 2.5 million euros (R$ 15.16 million), with the payment of the entire amount foreseen by 2026. This structure pleased the management of the São Paulo club. The parties do not yet consider the deal to be closed. Fluminense views Dantas as a versatile player with growth potential who has the chance to take on a starting position in the defense as early as 2026.

According to Globo.com, Fluminense has intensified its search for a priority defensive reinforcement and has targeted Dantas from Novorizontino. An official proposal has not yet been made for the player, who is considered one of his club's most prominent players in recent years. Botafogo had previously attempted to sign Dantas in 2025, but the deal was not completed.