Nottingham Forest "discussed" hiring Xabi Alonso to replace head coach Steve Cooper, it has been reported.
Alonso was among the names discussed as possible alternatives last Friday, when Cooper's future at the City Ground was in doubt. Rafa Benitez was also discussed but the former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss was holding out for a more high-profile job.
That's according to the Daily Mail, who say Alonso was discussed "via intermediaries". The former central midfielder has since been appointed manager of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
