Danilo is a target for FC Barcelona from Palmeiras.

FC Barcelona are interested in signing a player from Brazil.

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According to reports, FC Barcelona are interested in signing a defensive player from Brazil.

The 21-year-old is a back-to-back winner of South America's Libertadores Cup and is considered to be the best player on the planet.

According to SPORT, Ruben Neves is Barcelona's top target in this area of the pitch after Joan Laporta met with his agent earlier this week, while the paper also says that Danilo is in the club's crosshairs.

The captain of FC Barcelona, Sergio Busquets, is a sacred cow for the first team coach, and that's why Danilo is willing to join the club.

He would act as an understudy to the aging Busquets and learn the style of play that Xavi has tried to implement since he succeeded his predeessor in the manager's chair.

With his experience and price tag, Neves wouldn't expect to land in Catalonia to warm the bench and become Busquets' number two.

One of the most interesting prospects in South America is Danilo, a left-sidedMidfielder who is very strong and has good technical skills.

He joined Palmeiras as a 17-year-old and has gone on to make 106 appreances at senior level.

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In addition to the two victories in the Libertadores, Danilo has also won a number of other titles.

He made the Team of the Season with the Brazilian Serie A, the only major trophy that he has yet to win.

He was an unused substitute in two friendly matches for the Selecao, but is considered a good chance to make the squad for the World Cup.