Gap in valuation and Botafogo eyeing abroad: Palmeiras after 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 youth academy and is currently at Botafogo. The player is the Verdão’s only target at the moment.

Obstacles faced by Palmeiras

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

People involved in the negotiation 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 amount offered. The defender, however, was transferred to Necaxa, Mexico. Despite that move, the Rio club initially wants a deal without any players being included.

Finally, although it has not ruled 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 signing 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 graduate being his only request, the Portuguese manager, in conversations with Leila Pereira, guaranteed he would “reward” the club and its president with an important title this season if the move is completed.

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