 It was in the FA Cup in which Navarro scored on his debut for the club in a 4–1 win over Brigg Town.On 23 January 2002, Navarro joined Tranmere permanently on a three-and-a-half-year contract.Whilst at Tranmere, Navarro was loaned out twice, first joining Chester City for a month on 20 August 2004 before completing a three-month spell at Macclesfield Town which began on 15 December 2004.