Botafogo's Danilo is Fenerbahçe's first transfer target

Squad planning for the January transfer window is ongoing at Fenerbahçe following the arrival of head coach Emre Belözoğlu. Fenerbahçe, which aims to strengthen its midfield, has reportedly been tracking Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira, who plays for Botafogo.

The club has reportedly added Danilo to its transfer list and has been monitoring the player's performances in South America. Fenerbahçe is reportedly set to make a move for the Brazilian player in January 2027.

Danilo has previously played for Palmeiras and Nottingham Forest and has also appeared for the Brazil national team. It was noted that Botafogo signed the 25-year-old from Nottingham Forest in July 2025, paying around 22 million euros including bonuses.

Botafogo may ask for a transfer fee of 40 million euros in any possible talks. It was stated that this figure is not a confirmed sale price or a Fenerbahçe offer, but rather reflects Botafogo's likely expectation. The player has also reportedly attracted interest from Russian club Zenit.