A number of players are set to leave the club in the summer after the expiry of their current deals - including full-backs Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta, and Pep Guardiola apparently wants to keep Navas as a back up right-back.
The winger has played in the position in recent weeks, earning his manager's credit, who has been quoted by the Daily Mail saying: "I'm really impressed with his performances as a full back.