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Rob Dawson, reporter
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea He is attracting interest from a number of clubs in Europe and the Saudi Professional League, including Al-Shabab, a source told ESPN.
De Gea has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford last summer, and despite receiving a host of offers over seven months, he remains a free agent.
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The Spanish international, according to a source, rejected an offer from the club Saudi Professional League (SPL) in the summer but has since held talks with Al-Shabaab.
The 33-year-old left United after 12 years after failing to agree a new contract. United were keen to agree a deal that would see De Gea take a pay cut following Erik ten Hag’s decision to pursue the signing of Andre Onana as their new No.1.
Al-Shabab, who sit 11th in the Premier League table, have shown ambition this month with their attempts to appoint Jose Mourinho as their manager and sign Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United.
According to one source, De Gea prefers to resume his career in Europe, but he has not ruled out joining one of the SPL teams.
Meanwhile, a source told ESPN that SPL clubs are showing interest in Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira.
The Brazil international has impressed during his 18 months at Craven Cottage following his £10 million ($12.7 million) move from United in 2022. He has registered four assists in the Premier League this season after picking up six last season. .
Pereira is under contract with Fulham until 2026 with the option to extend for another year, and Fulham expect to pay a large fee before allowing the 28-year-old to leave.
