Palmeiras bids up to €35 million for Botafogo midfielder Danilo

Palmeiras has submitted several offers to Botafogo for the midfielder Danilo, with reported values ranging from about €20 million (R$120 million) to €35 million (R$205 million). The proposals also include defender Naves on loan from Alverca. Botafogo has not yet responded, and Palmeiras is awaiting a decision as the transfer window opens on 20 July. Danilo, a 25‑year‑old Brazilian international who featured briefly at the World Cup, has indicated a preference to remain in Brazil rather than move to a mid‑tier European club. His performances this season – 12 assists and six goals – have made him a key figure for Botafogo’s title push. In a related move, Palmeiras recruited Dennys Dilettoso from Botafogo to head its youth scouting department, emphasizing the clubs’ ongoing personnel exchanges.

The negotiations are expected to conclude in the coming weeks, with Botafogo weighing the financial offer against the impact of losing a pivotal player.