According to reports from Brazil, 33-year-old Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho has been linked with Pumas. The reports suggested Pumas management had established direct contact with the representatives for the former Barcelona and Liverpool player and that a formal offer had been made to bring him to Mexican football. However, Efraín Juárez told RÉCORD that he has no knowledge of a possible offer and dismisses the rumor. Juárez also acknowledged to RÉCORD that he does not know if the club's management is pursuing the matter. Philippe Coutinho is currently a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Vasco da Gama in February, meaning no transfer fee is required. The attacking midfielder has 68 caps and 21 goals for Brazil. His current market value is €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt. He has also been linked with CSKA Moskva and LA Galaxy.