That is according to The Athletic, which has reported how Forest tried to convince the former United goalkeeper to move to the City Ground.

So, what has been reported about Nottingham Forest and David de Gea? Let’s take a look.

Nottingham Forest wanted to sign David de Gea

Well, Nottingham Forest signed Matz Sels on the final day of the January transfer window. The former Newcastle United goalkeeper moved to the City Ground from Strasbourg on deadline day.

However, Forest would have not signed Sels had they been able to convince David de Gea to make the switch.

According to The Athletic, Forest spoke to De Gea and tried to persuade him to join Nuno’s team.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper is a free agent at the moment. Manchester United released the Spaniard at the end of last season.