Palmeiras tackle price gap, Botafogo stance over Danilo | OneFootball

Looking to strengthen the squad for the rest of the season, Palmeiras is trying to sign defensive midfielder Danilo, who came through the club’s academy and is currently at Botafogo. At the moment, the player is Verdão’s only target.

Obstacles faced by Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Alviverde’s football department is still working on the possibility of moving forward in talks with the player and the Rio club, but it knows how difficult it will be to overcome all the obstacles needed to complete the deal.

People involved in the negotiations say there is a significant gap in valuation. Palmeiras has indicated an amount 30% below what Botafogo wants for the player.

Verdão had included center-back Naves as a possible makeweight in the proposed deal. The defender, however, was transferred to Necaxa, Mexico. Despite that move, the Rio club initially wants a deal without including players.

Finally, although it is not ruling out talks with Palmeiras, Botafogo’s board would prefer that, if Danilo is transferred, his destination be the European market.

Verdão will not give up

Despite the difficulties, Verdão will not give up on the signing. Coach Abel Ferreira believes that bringing in Danilo would be enough to complete the squad for the coming months, with no need for further reinforcements in other positions. In the coach’s view, keeping the starters is also crucial for success at the end of the year.

With the Academy product being his only request, the Portuguese manager, in talks with Leila Pereira, guaranteed he would “reward” the club and its president with an important title this season if the move goes through.

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