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Newcastle United’s The interest in Danilo is genuine, but the situation appears to be much less advanced than some other Premier League links surrounding the Botafogo midfielder.

Fresh reports from the Brazilian centering heavily on Newcastle’s internal discussions suggest the Magpies are seriously considering whether to make a move for the Brazil international after the season ends. However, the story also comes with several important caveats.

Currently, it is still described as an “embryonic” thing rather than a concrete conversation, As we covered earlier.

eddie howe likes danilo

One thing that stands out is Eddie Howe’s obvious admiration for the player.

according to espn brazilThe Newcastle United manager knows Danilo well and likes his profile. This alone adds value to the story, especially as the midfielder has become one of Brazil’s most talked-about players this season.

Danilo has already scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists in 21 appearances for Botafogo and Brazil combined in 2026, extraordinary numbers for a central midfielder. His performances pushed him firmly onto Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup list.

Newcastle are clearly aware of that upward trajectory.

Complications for Newcastle

Plus, the reporting makes it clear why Newcastle haven’t stepped things up yet. And the first issue is financial.

Botafogo are still expecting around €40 million (£34 million) after the World Cup, and Newcastle internally consider that figure too high. The club knows they will need a major investment to complete the deal.

The second issue is of sports. Danilo wants to play champions league footballBut Newcastle will miss out on Europe altogether next season. This has weakened their position in the race compared to other English clubs. And this appears to be a ‘breaking point’ for the player.

There is also a squad question. As was pointed out during ESPN’s discussion, Newcastle already have Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in midfield, so the position is not seen as an immediate weakness. Only if either of those two players were to be sold, would Danilo become a priority target.

There is still a possibility of the Premier League returning

That context makes it quite different from armory statuswhere the gunners have already approached Danilo’s camp, or Manchester UnitedWho has recently made a new contact with Botafogo.

But despite those complications, Newcastle are now part of the wider Premier League picture around Danilo. And that picture keeps getting bigger.

The midfielder looks ready to leave Botafogo, especially after the World Cup After being sidelined by the club From training sessions and matches until his future became clear. The Brazilian club is openly prioritizing a European sale amid huge financial pressure.

Danilo also wants another chance in England after his mixed spell at Nottingham Forest. So despite the hurdles, particularly around Newcastle, the wider Premier League route still looks very live for him.

West Ham United were one of the clubs linked with a move for Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup during the January transfer window, but the deal never went ahead after Jose Mourinho intervened to keep the player.

This is according to a Portuguese newspaper to ballIt is reported that the 21-year-old player seriously considered leaving Lisbon earlier this year due to limited playing time. However, the Benfica manager blocked the move to West Ham after assessing the player’s potential and the team’s needs for the second half of the season.

Schjelderup had been used only sporadically up to that point, which opened the door for several clubs to explore a transfer. West Ham was one of the teams monitoring the situation, along with Parma, Roma, Juventus and Besiktas. Club Brugge came closest to completing a deal.

According to the report, the Belgian side managed to reach an agreement with Schjelderup for a permanent transfer. However, negotiations with Benfica ultimately broke down, preventing the move from going ahead.

Interest from West Ham and other clubs

West Ham’s presence on the list of interested clubs reflects their continued search for attacking depth, particularly in wide areas. We covered his alleged interest at the time And now the Portuguese press has confirmed it. The Hammers have regularly looked at emerging European talents in recent transfer windows, and Sjelderup fits that profile. West Ham also started talks.

The Norwegian winger joined Benfica from FC Nordsjælland in January 2023 and is considered one of the most technically gifted young attackers in the club’s squad. Comfortable on both sides, he is known for his close control, acceleration and ability to attack defenders in one-on-one situations.

Due to his limited minutes at the start of this season, a loan move was also discussed with several clubs. Nevertheless, Benfica never fully opened the door for an exit after Mourinho made his position clear.

what happens next

For now, Schjelderup remains at Benfica and is expected to continue to fight for a bigger role in the team.

However, the level of interest over the winter suggests his position may be worth a look. Clubs such as West Ham have already been alerted to his availability. If his playing time in Lisbon remains limited, interest could easily return.

Benfica would obviously sell if the right offer came, so this is a pause rather than a pause. It remains to be seen whether West Ham will offer that offer.

The Hammers need to secure their Premier League status first.