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title: "Virals: West Ham ‘race’ to sign Palmeiras starlet Danilo"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2022/01/14/virals-west-ham-race-to-sign-palmeiras-starlet-danilo/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2022-01-14T06:15:00Z"
modified: "2022-01-14T06:15:00Z"
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# Virals: West Ham ‘race’ to sign Palmeiras starlet Danilo

[West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2022/01/13/tim-vickery-admits-west-ham-move-for-gabriel-barbosa-is-unlikely/) are reportedly in a ‘race’ to sign highly-rated Palmeiras defensive midfielder Danilo.

The Hammers have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old alongside London and [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) rivals Arsenal.

Already called into the Brazil Under 20 setup and having amassed [83 senior appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/danilo/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/808509) for the *Verdão,* it would appear that the youngster has a bright future.

According to a report from [Lance](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-considering-bid-brazilian-reach-e25m-reached-entourage/) and [Ekrem KONUR](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur) on Twitter, there is a pursuit ongoing.

> 🔥Arsenal and West Ham are race to transfer Danilo, a 20-year-old from the Palmerias team. [#AFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Gooners](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gooners?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#WHUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#SEP](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SEP?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#AvantiPalestra](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvantiPalestra?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\
> 🔻VOLE🔻\
> 🔜 [https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX](https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX) [pic.twitter.com/RcrnApMfoT](https://t.co/RcrnApMfoT)
>
> — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) [January 13, 2022](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1481618903927332874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The report claims that the Irons are ‘prepared’ to offer up to €25million (£20.8million) for the ace who rated 6.73 in 22 Brasileiro Serie A outings ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/danilo/1064039)).

During the 2020/21 campaign, Danilo [scored four times and provided three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/danilo/leistungsdaten/spieler/808509/plus/0?saison=2020) in a remarkable 49 appearances across all competitions.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Valued at £16.2million and under contract in Brazil until 2025 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/danilo/marktwertverlauf/spieler/808509)), signing the midfielder for the mooted fee would represent a shrewd deal.

Clearly one of the rising prospects in South American football, West Ham would be landing their long-term [Mark Noble replacement](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12387556/mark-noble-west-ham-captain-eyeing-director-role-at-club-once-he-retires-from-playing#:~:text=The%2034%2Dyear%2Dold%20midfielder%20is%20in%20his%20final%20season,career%20came%20to%20an%20end.) and bolstering their current options in one move.

Hailed for an ‘exceptional’ work rate by [Sporf](https://www.sporf.com/who-is-danilo-the-young-brazilian-starlet-linked-with-huge-arsenal-move/), Danilo is also noted for an ability to beat defenders, making the starlet a must watch.