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Danilo will leave Botafogo in the next transfer window

Flamengo is one of the clubs interested in signing defensive midfielder Danilo, who currently plays for Botafogo. However, the red-and-black side has gained another rival in the race to sign the midfielder: Manchester United (ENG).

According to ESPN Brasil, Manchester United is the European club showing the strongest interest in Danilo at the moment. The English club has already gathered information on the player, both in club football and with the Brazil national team.

Manchester United is actively looking to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window, which begins before the World Cup. That is because Casemiro is expected to leave the team, opening up a spot in the squad.

Danilo is prioritizing a return to European football at this stage of his career. Besides Manchester United, Fulham (ENG) and Zenit (RUS) are also keeping an eye on the player. Finally, Flamengo and Palmeiras have already signaled a bid to Botafogo for the player.

IS FLAMENGO INTERESTED IN DANILO?

A few weeks ago, Flamengo contacted Botafogo to understand Danilo's situation and the club’s demands. The red-and-black side even put figures on the table to people working at General Severiano, but it has not yet made an official offer.

HOW MUCH DOES FLAMENGO WANT FOR DANILO?

Botafogo does not intend to make things easy and is demanding 40 million euros (R$ 232.3 million at the current exchange rate) to let Danilo leave. Therefore, Flamengo would have to come close to figures similar to those paid for Lucas Paquetá in January this year.

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