Rangers striker Danilo Pereira could be heading for another loan spell this summer, with Brazilian side Botafogo now in talks over a deal for the 27-year-old.
The Scottish club have already allowed Danilo to spend the second half of last season on loan at NEC Nijmegen, where he looked to rebuild his form after struggling for regular opportunities at Ibrox. Brazilian reports now suggest another temporary move is on the table.
Globo Esporte confirmed information from the UK that Botafogo are negotiating a loan until June 2027, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the agreement.
Danilo Pereira featured 40 times during the 2025-26 campaign, making 28 appearances for Rangers before adding another 12 matches during his spell in the Netherlands. He scored five goals across the season, with his final strike coming against Feyenoord in April.
Rangers continue to reshape squad
The proposed move would continue Rangers’ efforts to reshape their attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
Danilo arrived from Feyenoord in the summer of 2023 with high expectations, but injuries and inconsistent form have prevented him from establishing himself as a regular starter.
His loan spell at NEC Nijmegen offered him more playing time, although his return of five goals across the entire season suggests he is still searching for the form that convinced Rangers to invest in him.
A move back to Brazil would also represent a homecoming after more than a decade in European football.
Botafogo pushing for agreement
According to Globo Esporte, Botafogo see him as another attacking option while also discussing a separate deal that could send Chris Ramos to Real Oviedo on loan. Arthur Cabral currently leads the line for the Brazilian club, with Danilo viewed as additional competition rather than an automatic starter.
The negotiations are still ongoing, but Rangers appear open to another loan if it gives the forward the opportunity to play regularly.
Whether Botafogo eventually trigger the purchase option could depend on whether Danilo rediscovers the level that once made him one of the Eredivisie’s most highly rated Brazilian forwards.
