The members of Blur are discussing the future of guitarist Graham Coxon with the group following reports he has quit the band.

The band's manager said Coxon was still a member of Blur but was not recording with the other three members.

Graham has left. They haven't split up

Fatboy Slim

Chris Morrison said: "Graham is not in the studio with Blur at the moment.

"He has been in the studio and done some work.

"Blur and Graham are currently contemplating and deciding among themselves what the future arrangements will be."

His comments contradict the view of DJ and producer Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who is working with the band on their new album.

'Really good album'

He told BBC Radio 1 that the guitarist was no longer a member of the band.

Coxon (centre) has released three solo albums

He told the Evening Session show in Northern Ireland: "Graham has left. They haven't split up - they're two thirds of the way through a really good album."

He added: "When I went in to the studio and he wasn't there, I was secretly quite relieved."

The producer said Coxon had done no work on the new album.

"He didn't turn up for recording. I think that was the final straw."

Coxon, has produced a number of solo projects, releasing three albums and is working on a fourth.

Last week he denied quitting, following reports of a row with lead singer Damon Albarn.

"I've known Damon Albarn since I was 12," Coxon told NME.com.

"Any arguments we have are very quickly resolved - we're beyond any really serious bust-ups."