Despite being released by Manchester United in 2017, David De Gea, the experienced goalkeeper, has faced challenges finding a new club. Recent reports suggest that he turned down a transfer offer to join Nottingham Forest during the January transfer window.
Various transfer speculations have surrounded De Gea since his release, including a potential move to the Saudi Pro League. However, the latest revelation indicates that he rejected an opportunity to return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.
In January, Nottingham Forest sought a new goalkeeper and reportedly approached De Gea. The club aimed to convince him to consider a move to the City Ground. The information comes from sources at The Athletic.
Not satisfied with the goalkeeping options available, Forest explored several alternatives, including Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos, during the transfer window. In their pursuit of De Gea, Forest believed that having a seasoned goalkeeper could bring benefits for the remainder of the season.
However, the 33-year-old Spanish goalkeeper declined the opportunity for a short-term position at Nottingham Forest. Eventually, Forest secured the services of Matz Sels for an initial transfer fee of £5.1 million.
