Premier League star to head huge Pumas rebuild under Efraín Juárez

What once seemed like a quiet summer at UNAM has taken a dramatic turn. The Efraín Juárez era at Pumas is finally taking shape - and the rumors are getting louder by the hour.

Just weeks ago, the club was facing FIFA sanctions and looked all but paralyzed in the transfer market. Now, Pumas are suddenly on the verge of landing not one, not two, but three battle-tested European veterans to bolster their squad ahead of the Apertura 2025.

Premier League veteran, South American striker with European experience linked

The biggest headline? Former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is reportedly on the brink of signing with the Mexico City side. The Welsh international could soon be the face of a new-look Pumas project - one that’s starting to command attention well beyond the University faithful.

And Ramsey may not be coming alone.

According to transfer insider César Luis Merlo, the club is also targeting a South American striker with experience at the top levels of European football. Details remain under wraps, but more news is expected in the coming days as negotiations heat up.

Héctor Moreno eyed for Pumas homecoming

Meanwhile, there’s a homecoming in the works. Héctor Moreno, a product of Pumas’ youth academy and a veteran of clubs like AZ Alkmaar, PSV Eindhoven, Espanyol, AS Roma, and Real Sociedad, is set to return after the FIFA Club World Cup. The 36-year-old defender would arrive as both a locker-room leader and a key reinforcement following Lisandro Magallán’s departure.

More reinforcements and a single NFM spot

With two of these three rumored signings set to take up international (No Formados en México) roster spots, Juárez and his team are being strategic about the rest of their summer plans. Sources suggest they’re eyeing two dynamic wingers - one likely from South America and the other potentially Mexican - to bring more creativity and depth in the final third.

But here’s the twist: despite still being under a FIFA registration ban, Pumas are actively closing in on these players. That confidence sends a strong message to fans. First, that the club expects to resolve its legal issues with FIFA soon. And second, that they’re not sitting back - they’re going all in on a bold, ambitious rebuild.

The next few days will be crucial. If all goes according to plan, Pumas could soon unveil a revamped squad with serious star power and fresh identity - something that once seemed far-fetched just a few short weeks ago.

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