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Jair dos Santos has been on Botafogo’s radar for some time, with the club having made multiple attempts to secure him, including a rejected proposal from the Santos FC back in August. The Santos club is cautious about selling to a domestic rival, not wishing to bolster the competition.
Santos has previously rebuffed offers, including a notable one from Portugal worth around 12 million euros, primarily due to the club's aspirations for promotion to Brazil's top tier. Despite Santos' resistance, Jair's impressive scouting reports underscore his value as a player, prompting ongoing interest from Botafogo.