European heavyweights launch bold rescue mission to save ex-United star from his relegation nightmare – report

Juventus have reportedly taken a big step in an effort to secure the services of former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea. Fiorentina struggles After a successful 12-year spell at United came to an end in 2023, De Gea spent nearly a year as a free agent before eventually joining Fiorentina. He hit the ground running at Fiorentina, helping the club to an impressive sixth-placed finish last term. La Viola also reached the semi-final of the UEFA Conference League, where they were narrowly dumped out of the competition by Real Betis. Everything appeared to be going well, and De Gea even put pen to paper on a new contract until June 2028. His fresh terms saw him double his salary as he decided to put down roots in Florence. However, Fiorentina are enduring a miserable 2025/26 season as they battle to beat the drop. De Gea and his teammates currently lie in 18th position, six points above Verona at rock bottom and three below Lecce in 17th. Fiorentina have won just four games all season, drawn nine and lost 12. De Gea has kept three clean sheets and conceded 33 goals in that period. Relegation is a genuine threat for Fiorentina, who urgently need a significant upturn in form to avoid dropping into Serie B. As they grapple with their situation, TuttoMercatoWeb report that Juventus are considering giving the ex-United man an escape from his troubles at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. Juventus eyeing De Gea According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Juventus have established contact with the representatives of De Gea as they step up their hunt for a replacement for Michele Di Gregorio. Confidence in Di Gregorio is eroding with each shaky performance and there is a growing acceptance at Juventus that they may need to look elsewhere for a reliable presence in goal. Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi is understood to be Juventus’ primary target but there are other options on the list, including De Gea and Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario.  Carnesecchi is a difficult target to land because of the competition for his signature and high valuation, which may pave the way for De Gea to seal a switch to Turin. De Gea made 545 appearances for United and kept clean sheets, which are both club records for a goalkeeper. He helped the Red Devils win the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League and two Carabao Cups. In terms of personal accolades, the Spaniard scooped up two Premier League Golden Glove awards, a record four Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year awards and four Players’ Player of the Year awards. Featured image Simone Arveda via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!