Nottingham 
Man Utd 
Botafogo - 26 August
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CONFIRMED: Danilo signs for Botafogo.
Botafogo beats Man Utd to sign Danilo. Nottingham accepts their €23M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Danilo moving to Man Utd.
CONFIRMED: Danilo signs for Botafogo
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Danilo's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 63% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Danilo.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Danilo (24).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Danilo.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes , Scott McTominay)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen)
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Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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75.0
79.0
|
Mikkel Damsgaard |
 Brentford
|
€36.8M |
|
74.1
74.1
|
Christian Nørgaard |
 Arsenal
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€11.5M |
|
74.1
82.0
|
Nicolò Rovella |
 Lazio
|
€27.2M |
|
73.6
73.6
|
Idrissa Gueye |
 Everton
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€5.2M |
|
73.6
75.1
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Douglas Luiz |
 Nottingham
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€40.2M |
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73.6
74.7
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Pape Gueye |
 Villarreal
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€16.5M |
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73.5
76.5
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Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€27.3M |
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73.4
74.5
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Lewis Cook |
 B'mouth
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€19.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Stiller | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Lucien Agoumé | 20-08-2025 | Report | |
| Kang-in Lee | 17-08-2025 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 04-08-2025 | Report | |
| Nick Pope | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Morten Hjulmand | 29-07-2025 | Report | |
| Javi Guerra | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Pio Esposito | 21-07-2025 | Report |
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Who is Danilo?
Danilo (BRA) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Botafogo. Danilo is 24 years old (2001/04/29) and he is 177cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 28. Danilo has also been used as a box to box midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Danilo's current transfer value is between €22.6M and €27.6M. His last transfer was from Nottingham to Botafogo in 2025. Botafogo paid Nottingham €23M for Danilo.
Danilo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
