Fulham and Brighton make contact for midfielder after summer Nottingham Forest exit

Fulham and Brighton have both checked on Danilo’s situation at Botafogo, as Premier League interest in the midfielder refuses to go away. 

According to FogãoNET, citing ESPN Brasil, the two English clubs made enquiries for January, but stopped short of submitting formal offers.

From Botafogo’s side, the message has been firm. The club’s board have told Brazilian media they have no intention of negotiating Danilo at this stage, viewing him as a key figure in Davide Ancelotti’s plans since his arrival from Nottingham Forest. That stance mirrors what happened earlier in the season and shows little appetite to reopen talks, even with English interest back on the table.

The report also notes that Fulham and Brighton are not alone. Danilo has already received previous contacts from other European clubs, particularly from Italy, underlining how closely he is being followed across the continent. Still, for now, those approaches remain exploratory rather than concrete.

Fulham’s name inevitably brings September back into focus. At the end of the window, the London club offered €30m for Danilo, only to see Botafogo reject the bid. The Brazilian side argued there was no time to replace him with the window closing, a justification that shut the door quickly.

Danilo only joined Botafogo in July, arriving from Nottingham Forest in a €22m deal, the most expensive signing in the club’s history. 

Despite some injury issues, the 24-year-old finished the year with 17 appearances, one goal and four assists. For Fulham and Brighton, the interest is clear, but turning it into a deal looks another matter altogether.