Overview

• Newell’s Old Boys rejected Pumas’ initial $1 million proposal, noting Navas’s contract includes no release clause
• Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Keylor Navas will not play again for Newell’s Old Boys and is considering a move to Liga MX
• Costa Rica’s sporting director endorsed a Liga MX transfer to keep Navas competitive and closer to home
• Pumas must now submit a formal, improved bid that meets Newell’s valuation to advance talks
• After a 3-0 defeat and a depleted goalkeeping roster, Pumas have identified David Ospina as a contingency option