The phrase "attempted to forge a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an effort to create or produce something, often with a connotation of illegitimacy or deceit.
Example: "The suspect attempted to forge a signature on the legal document to gain access to the funds."
Alternatives: "tried to create a" or "sought to fabricate a".
American presidents have repeatedly attempted to forge a strong and productive partnership only to be held hostage to the deep mistrust born of the Cold War.
The Obama administration attempted to forge a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow Yemeni detainees to attend its highly regarded rehabilitation program.
For too long, Republican leaders had indulged Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's pleadings to delay a sanctions vote while he attempted to forge a new relationship with his Russian counterpart, a dubious proposition.
Back in the summer of 2004, Katherine and Sandy Whann of Leidenheimer's attempted to forge a coalition of neo-traditionalists and quality-focused old-guard po' boy makers, a cadre with the common goal of elevating the "status of the po' boy sandwich in and around New Orleans as a delicious and nutritious cultural treasure".
SAP, of course, has never given up on its root cause strategy and has attempted to forge a unified, coherent portfolio through acquisitions and through internal development, bringing innovations like its HANA in-memory architecture to the table.
Last year, THUMP sat down with Ford and the other Livity Sound founders to discuss how they've attempted to forge a new path outside of established genres.
Furthermore, Han Confucianism attempted to forge an "orthodox" front, to explain and put into practice its teachings, and to silence dissent and opposition.
Upon their return, Pompey and Crassus found the populare party fiercely attacking Sulla's constitution, and so they attempted to forge an agreement with the populare party.
The EU has for decades been growing in numbers and influence as it attempted to forge an ever-closer union to prevent wars, increase security and create economic prosperity.
Abandoning university, he spent time in Paris and London, attempting to forge a career in theatre design.
