The Spanish goalkeeper is currently a free agent after leaving Manchester United after a 12-year tenure.
He left the club in the summer of last year. De Gea has not yet completed a transfer to the Middle East, despite the fact that there have been reports of him moving to Saudi Arabia.
In the hopes of securing the experienced goalkeeper’s services for the remainder of the season, Nottingham Forest made an effort to complete the recruitment process.
On the other hand, the 33-year-old turned down their offer for a short-term position, choosing instead to investigate alternative possibilities.
Additionally, Forest inquired about the prospect of acquiring Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, in addition to De Gea signing with them.
Prior to the signing of Matz Sels from Strasbourg, Forest had their sights set on Ramsdale, who had previously been a starting player but had lost his starting position to David Raya.
When the transfer deadline rolled along, Sels signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Forest, which was part of a deal that was for £5.1 million.
As a result of Sels’s arrival, Forest now boasts a quartet of goalkeepers that includes Matt Turner, Wayne Hennessey, and Odysseas Vlachodimos.
The fact that De Gea chose to decline Forest’s offer indicates that he is still looking for a new team to play for.
Despite the fact that the transfer window has closed, the Spaniard is still considered a free agent and has the ability to sign with a team outside of the period of time of the transfer window.
During his career at Manchester United, De Gea participated in 545 games across all competitions, making a substantial contribution to the success of the club on multiple occasions.
In addition to that, he appeared for Spain’s national team 45 times. In spite of the fact that he is currently looking for a new club, De Gea continues to be an appealing choice for prospective teams due to his significant experience and impressive track record.
