Cruz Azul rejects Monaco's offer for Erik Lira and waits for a better proposal. The French club had already made some approaches to know the conditions of a possible operation. According to information from Mediotiempo, the negotiations are not closed and Monaco could make a new attempt in the next few days. The Machine considers that the economic conditions presented by the Ligue 1 team are still far from the valuation they have of the player. In Cruz Azul, they understand that Lira's growth in the last seasons and his recent participation with the Mexican National Team in the 2026 World Cup have increased his value significantly. Therefore, the board decided not to accept the first proposal, although there is a disposition to continue negotiating if Monaco improves the conditions. The French team maintains the Mexican player among its options and could present a second offer to try to get closer to the cement team's demands. Monaco would not be the only interested party in taking the 26-year-old midfielder. Cruz Azul has knowledge of another European club that is also following Lira's situation, although its identity has not been revealed yet. The appearance of a second suitor could be important for the player's aspirations, who has expressed his intention to try his luck in Europe on several occasions. The Machine's stance would not be to block his exit. The club is willing to facilitate a transfer as long as a proposal is made that is convenient for both Cruz Azul and the player. The midfielder continues to work normally while his future is being defined and remains contemplated to play in the 2026 Apertura. Cruz Azul will visit Xolos de Tijuana at the Estadio Caliente on Sunday for the 4th Round, while the conversations around the Mexican player continue outside the pitch. With Monaco willing to maintain the negotiation and another European team following its steps, the next few days could be decisive for Erik Lira to finally conclude his departure from Cruz Azul and make the leap to European football.