In response to Globo, Arsenal have made contact with the representatives of Botafogo midfielder Danilo forward of a possible switch method this summer season.
The Gunners have had an incredible 2025/26 marketing campaign below supervisor Mikel Arteta and are favourites to win the Premier League. They’ve additionally reached the Champions League closing for the primary time since 2006.
Regardless of this, there will probably be one other large spending spree this summer season, and studies declare that the Gunners have spoken with Danilo’s employees forward of a possible transfer within the subsequent switch window.
Danilo has revived his taking part in profession after leaving Nottingham Forest for Botafogo final yr, and he’s broadly anticipated to make the Brazilian W0rld Cup squad below head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Botafogo are conscious of the scenario and are ready to attend till the match concludes for Brazil earlier than considering a sale. Danilo might be bought between £30 million and £35 million.
Revival
The Gunners have among the best midfields within the Premier League. Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi have been undisputed starters within the centre of the park for a lot of the marketing campaign, however that has just lately modified.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was good in his first senior begin as a central midfielder towards Fulham and subsequently stored his place towards Atletico Madrid. Zubimendi was a second-half substitute in each of these matches.
Other than the trio, Christian Norgaard and Mikel Merino (injured) are additionally specialists within the coronary heart of the midfield. If Arsenal have been to signal a brand new midfielder, Norgaard might be a sensible candidate to go for the exit door.
Danilo was on the Gunners’ radar throughout his Palmeiras days earlier than he moved to Forest in a shock deal. He had some standout shows at Forest but it surely was a time once they have been battling relegation between 2023 and 2024.
Danilo subsequently misplaced his beginning spot final season earlier than returning to Botafogo. He had a troublesome finish to final yr with accidents, however has been phenomenal within the new Brazilian marketing campaign with excellent performances. He’s anticipated to make Brazil’s World Cup squad.
Working as a central or defensive midfielder, Danilo has notched up 10 targets and three assists from solely 22 appearances. He has additionally excelled together with his work price, excessive urgent and talent to make common recoveries.
The 25-year-old is open to returning to European soccer for a second time. It stays to be seen whether or not the Gunners make a proper method to Botafogo on the again of speaking with the participant’s camp.
