Flamengo plot ‘swoop’ for Botafogo's Danilo | OneFootball

Danilo is one of the top players in Brazilian football in 2026

Danilo drew the attention of Brazil’s top football clubs after a positive start wearing the shirt of the General Severiano team in 2026. After convincing performances for the Brazilian National Team, Flamengo began monitoring the situation of the Botafogo midfielder.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo has not made an offer, but is closely following what is happening at Botafogo. As such, the Brazilian National Team midfielder is liked by Leonardo Jardim, and Mengo is ready to make a future move.

WHAT IS BOTAFOGO’S SITUATION?

At the moment, Botafogo is dealing with a serious financial and political crisis. The General Severiano side has even been taken to FIFA over debts to Lyon (FRA) and other teams. As a result, it has frequently been hit with transfer bans.

AND WHAT ABOUT DANILO’S SITUATION?

Danilo has seven goals in the 2026 season, with six for Botafogo and one for the Brazilian National Team. Therefore, he is the second defensive midfielder with the most goals this year, behind only Federico Valverde of Real Madrid (ESP).

WHO DOES FLAMENGO HAVE IN THE SQUAD?

Flamengo has a long list of defensive midfielders in the current squad who can perform the same role as Danilo. Pulgar owns the position and is the undisputed starter. Right after him, academy product Evertton Araújo is the backup. Jorginho, De La Cruz and Saúl Ñíguez can also play in the role.

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