Crystal Palace are ramping up their efforts to sign Danilo Santos, dispatching scouts to Brazil to observe the Botafogo midfielder. The 24-year-old remains one of the club's key targets for the January transfer window.
Representatives from Palace, including head of scouting Alessandro Brito, attended the recent clash between Botafogo and Vasco da Gama, where Danilo played the full 90 minutes despite his side suffering a 2-1 defeat at home.
Although his team fell short, Danilo stood out with a commendable performance, boasting an impressive 78% pass completion rate and winning five of his six duels.
His contributions extend beyond defensive duties; this season in Brazil's top flight, he has netted nine goals and provided two assists across 22 matches.
Furthermore, Danilo is increasingly getting minutes with the Brazilian national team. During the latest international break, he was the only player selected by Carlo Ancelotti to start all three matches.
Palace's interest in the midfielder is not a recent development; the London club has been monitoring his performance for some time, and Brito's personal visit underscores their serious intent.
However, it's worth noting that the club has yet to enter into formal negotiations. There have been no reports of a proposal to Botafogo or discussions regarding a transfer, as Palace continue to assess the player in the lead-up to January.
