Danilo’s limited World Cup minutes boost Palmeiras signing hopes | OneFootball

Palmeiras is not expected to make many moves in the transfer window that opens at the end of July and is targeting the signing of defensive midfielder Danilo, a product of the club’s academy who is currently playing for Botafogo.

Higher expectations at Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that, in the view of Verdão’s football board, the World Cup would be crucial in determining whether negotiations with the Academy graduate would move forward after the tournament.

Danilo played in the first two matches and totaled only 20 minutes. Because of this limited involvement, expectations within Palmeiras have risen, since a possible standout role for the youngster would make future negotiations more difficult.

There is a feeling at Verdão that the midfielder would need to become an undisputed starter for the Brazilian national team in order for offers from major European clubs to reach the values sought by Botafogo — close to €40 million.

No official offer so far

NP has learned that, up to this point, there has been no official offer from Palmeiras to the Rio club. In talks held with Danilo’s camp before the World Cup, it was agreed that any negotiations between all parties would only move forward after the tournament.

Palmeiras’ top brass remain in constant contact with the midfielder’s representatives and are preparing an approach as soon as Brazil’s participation in the tournament comes to an end.

Palmeiras is considering sending an initial offer involving fixed and variable amounts that will not exceed the €30 million mark (around R$176 million at the current exchange rate).

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