Fenerbahçe shortlist worth €57m in market value: two stars tracked in Brazil

Fenerbahçe have reportedly turned to Brazil in their search for midfield reinforcements. The Istanbul club are said to have added Botafogo's Danilo and Corinthians' young talent Breno Bidon to their transfer shortlist. The club's board is reported to have made preliminary contact over the terms for both players, but has not yet opened formal talks.

Fenerbahçe are said to consider the transfer fee Botafogo are asking for Danilo to be too high. The Istanbul club reportedly remain interested in the 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder, but have yet to take a concrete step because of his club's financial expectations.

The other name said to be on the Istanbul club's radar is Corinthians' Breno Bidon. Fenerbahçe are reportedly weighing up a move for the 21-year-old, but have come up against the position taken by the player's side. Bidon and his camp are said to be prioritising helping Corinthians through their difficult spell in the league and, for that reason, are not considering transfer talks with other clubs at this stage.

Danilo, whose market value stands at €32m, joined Botafogo from Nottingham Forest. The 25-year-old, who has also played for Palmeiras during his career, has scored 2 goals in 11 appearances for the Brazil national team. His contract with Botafogo runs until 2029.

Breno Bidon, who came through the Corinthians academy, has a market value of €25m. The 21-year-old central midfielder has made 31 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A this season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists.