Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is attracting interest from several clubs in Europe and the Saudi Pro League, including Al Shabab, a source has told ESPN.
De Gea has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford last summer and, despite receiving numerous offers over seven months, remains a free agent.
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The Spain international, according to a source, rejected an approach from the Saudi Pro League (SPL) in the summer but has since held talks with Al Shabab.
The 33-year-old left United after 12 years without being able to agree a new contract. United were eager to agree a deal that would have seen De Gea take a pay cut following Erik ten Hag's decision to sign André Onana as his new number one.
Al-Shabab, 11th in the SPL table, have shown ambition this month with attempts to hire José Mourinho as their coach and sign Miguel Almirón from Newcastle United.
De Gea, according to a source, would prefer to resume his career in Europe but does not rule out joining an SPL team.
Meanwhile, a source has told ESPN that SPL clubs are showing interest in Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira.
The Brazil international has impressed in his 18 months at Craven Cottage following a £10 million ($12.7 million) move from United in 2022. He has recorded four assists in the Premier League this season after claiming six last season.
Pereira is contracted to Fulham until 2026 with the option of a further year and Fulham would expect a significant fee before the 28-year-old would be allowed to leave.
