Palmeiras midfielder Danilo has reportedly been told by the Brazilian club to leave this month amid interest from the likes of Arsenal, with a move to Europe almost certainly on the table this January.
According to Globo, the 21-year-old talent has been told by Palmeiras officials that he will not be involved in their plans for next season as the Brazilian giants look to cash in on their star prospect this January, with Arsenal one of the clubs interested in signing the youngster.
Danilo has been a key player for Palmeiras over the last two season, with the midfielder guiding the Sao Paulo-based giants to two Copa Libertadores titles as well as the Brasileiro league title, with interest now at an all-time high for the maestro.
Valued at £26m by IG Esporte, Arsenal are far from the only club interested in signing Danilo this month, with the Telegraph reporting that Nottingham Forest have recently made a bid for the South American talent with Globo noting that AS Monaco are also tracking the youngster.
Indeed, with Palmeiras now pushing Danilo to leave the club this month, this January is as good a time as any for any European side to move for the 21-year-old youngster. And for Arsenal, the midfielder could be perfect for Mikel Arteta’s long-term plans.
As we know, Arsenal are looking to sign a midfielder this month, and with Danilo a player who has seemingly been on the club’s radar for quite some time, now is the perfect opportunity for the Gunners to strike whilst the iron is hot to bring the talented youngster to north London.
Arsenal must win Danilo race as Palmeiras make call to leave
Arsenal are aware that the January window this year will be as good a time as any to fully improve their squad as they look to challenge for the Premier League title. And adding a quality midfielder in Danilo will be huge if Arteta’s side are to make history.
As we know, the Gunners are lacking in real depth in the position beyond the usual starting trio of Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard. And adding Danilo to the mix would be a great move for both the present and the future of the football club.
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