Botafogo cut Danilo price, Flamengo eye move for midfielder | OneFootball

How much was Botafogo willing to accept to negotiate Danilo?

The second transfer window of 2026 promises to spark a fierce battle between Flamengo and Palmeiras. That is because both clubs are interested in signing Danilo, Botafogo’s defensive midfielder. The team from General Severiano has even signaled the possibility of lowering the asking price to negotiate the player.

According to information from ‘GE’, Botafogo believes it will not be able to secure a boosted sale for Danilo. That is because, although the player’s value increased after being called up for the World Cup, his modest performances are unlikely to support the black-and-white club’s asking price.

How much did Botafogo set to sell Danilo?

Botafogo’s expectation was to sell Danilo for 40 million euros (around R$ 235.3 million at the current exchange rate). The transfer would also be the biggest in the history of the Rio club, surpassing Luiz Henrique’s move to Zenit (RUS) for 35 million euros (R$ 205 million).

How did Danilo perform at the World Cup?

Danilo was one of the biggest surprises in the Brazilian National Team before the World Cup. During the tournament, the Botafogo defensive midfielder featured in four of Brazil’s five matches. However, Flamengo’s target came off the bench in all of them and was on the pitch for just over 45 minutes in total across all appearances.

What did Coluna do Fla find out about Flamengo’s interest in Danilo?

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo has been in talks with Botafogo to sign Danilo, but has not yet submitted an official offer. It is worth noting that the black-and-white club’s priority is to negotiate the midfielder with Europe, in line with the player’s own wishes.

However, if there is no interest from European football in signing Danilo after the World Cup, Botafogo and the midfielder will analyze offers from Brazilian clubs. Besides Flamengo, Palmeiras is also monitoring the player’s situation.

What are Flamengo’s transfer priorities?

Despite monitoring Danilo’s situation, that position is not one of Flamengo’s priorities. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro is focused on signing two players: a center forward and a number 10 to rotate with Arrascaeta.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.