Free agent Philippe Coutinho was offered to Pumas. According to information gathered by RÉCORD, the player was presented to the club to see if there was interest, but the immediate response was negative. In a conversation with the university management, it was confirmed that the 33-year-old player has been offered to other teams in Mexican football as well as Pumas.

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.