Xabi Alonso was forced to address Chelsea 'offer' as ex-Liverpool star eyed for manager's job

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesXabi AlonsoXabi Alonso was forced to address an offer from Chelsea back in 2014 while he was at Real Madrid. Now the ex-Liverpool midfielder s in the running to replace Liam RoseniorXabi Alonso has been linked with the Chelsea job(Image: Getty Images)Xabi Alonso was compelled to respond to reports linking him with a potential approach from Chelsea as a player, amid growing speculation that the former Liverpool midfielder is being considered for a managerial role at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea confirmed the dismissal of head coach Liam Rosenior following the 3-0 defeat to Brighton.

It comes as a Bayern Munich chief recalls a Chelsea offer after sending a warning to Liverpool over Michael Olise.READ MORE: Winger is 'quickest in Premier League' as Liverpool searches transfer marketREAD MORE: Caoimhin Kelleher opens up on training with Liverpool star — 'One of the best'Back in 2014, the then Real Madrid midfielder denied reports that he was approached by Chelsea over a possible move before committing his future to Los Blancos.Alonso signed a new two-year contract at the Bernabeu after his previous deal expired, ending speculation over his future. He had been linked not only with a reunion with former Real manager José Mourinho at Chelsea, but also with a return to Anfield."There were no offers, I decided to stay and that's it," said Alonso.

But Alonso stated he was supported by the club and its manager at the time Carlo Ancelotti."I want to keep playing at the level of Real Madrid," he added. His public support for me was also important in my decision to stay."Xabi Alonso disputed rumors that he had been made an offer by Chelsea in 2014(Image: FADEL SENNA, AFP via Getty Images)Chelsea is continuing its search for a new manager and is expected to assess several candidates, including Alonso and Marco Silva, after already making contact with Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth.Silva, currently in charge of Fulham, is also out of contract this summer and is expected to be approached as part of Chelsea’s review process.