Fulham are interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Danilo according to a report by Brazilian outlet Fogao Net.
The Cottagers are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a holding midfielder next year. So, the 24-year-old Botafogo prospect has emerged as a target for the West London club.
Apart from Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion are also keen on signing the Salvador-born midfielder, aiming to secure his services next year. The two Premier League clubs have submitted enquiries to the player’s entourage, and Fulham failed to secure his services in the summer transfer window.
Danilo has established himself as one of the most dependable midfielders in his homeland since joining Botafogo from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth €22 million this past summer. A native of Salvador, the 24-year-old spent his formative years in Brazil and graduated from the youth division at Palmeiras. That helped him secure a move to Nottingham Forest, and he spent 30 months at the City Ground.
The Brazilian midfielder returned to his homeland a few months ago, and he has been solid in the middle of the park for the Botafogo. The player has made 17 appearances for Botafogo thus far while chipping in with one goal and four assists. Meanwhile, his exploits have piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, with Fulham among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Fulham wanted to sign Danilo in the summer transfer window, but a deal failed to materialise. The continued interest makes sense, as Andreas Pereira’s departure in the summer transfer window has created a vacancy in the midfield unit at the West London club.
Several candidates, including Soungoutou Magassa, have thus emerged on Fulham’s radar, with Danilo also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the Cottagers have submitted an enquiry after contacting the player’s entourage to discuss a possible move.
Apart from Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion are also keen on signing the Salvador native, aiming to secure his services next year. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder.