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Last Updated: Friday, 28 April 2006, 10:45 GMT 11:45 UK
Fowler's agent eyes Anfield deal
Robbie Fowler
Fowler made his original Liverpool debut as an 18-year-old in 1993
Robbie Fowler's agent is optimistic the veteran Liverpool striker will be offered a new contract at Anfield.

Fowler rejoined the club from Manchester City on a short-term deal in January, which is due to end in July.

The 31-year-old is still waiting to hear from boss Rafael Benitez on whether he will be offered an extended deal at Anfield.

But his representative George Scott told BBC Sport: "Robbie wants to stay and I've got a good feeling about it."

Benitez hinted earlier this week that he may be ready to offer Fowler a new deal if he shapes up well during the summer.

The Liverpool manager said: "We cannot expect to see the best of Robbie now, perhaps in pre-season we will see him progress."

And Scott is now hopeful the former England striker will be given a chance to prove himself further when he reports back for training in July.

"He loves the club and with a really good pre-season under his belt Robbie is hoping to be even sharper for next season.

"It's a case of wait and see but I hoping something can be sorted out and I know Robbie is very keen to stay at Anfield.

"He is very happy being back 'home', he's scoring goals and training hard and I'm sure it's helping him playing again at his boyhood club."

Meanwhile, Bolton are among a group of top Premiership clubs monitoring Fowler's situation if Benitez decides to let him go.

And Scott admitted: "We know there is interest from elsewhere and I think any team in the Premiership would be happy to have him.

"He's only 31 and when you think of what he can do at this level I'd expect someone to come in.

"But Robbie's priority is to get a new deal with Liverpool and hopefully the club may feel it's a case of 'we know what we've got in him'.
"He was out injured for a long time but he's getting back to full fitness and feels there is a lot more to come."
Robbiew Fowler's agent George Scott

"You never know sometimes how new players will settle in - but with Robbie they've got someone who's eager to play for them.

"He may not have be happy to sit on the bench elsewhere but at Liverpool, he would be still be glad to come on and do a job - that's how much it means to him being there."

Scott revealed that the Liverpool supporters' reaction to Fowler's return to Anfield was the inspiration behind his excellent goalscoring form.

Prior to Wednesday's 2-1 victory at West Ham, he had netted four goals in his previous five games.

"You only had to see the welcome he received when he returned to the club in January and I know that has really spurred Robbie on.

"I'm sure the fans would love to see him stay for a while longer.

"He was out injured for a long time while at Manchester City but he's getting back to full fitness and he feels that there is a lot more to come."


SEE ALSO
Bolton renew interest in Fowler
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Bolton might make move for Fowler
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Blackburn join chase for Fowler
15 Apr 06 |  Blackburn Rovers
Benitez faces dilemma over Fowler
11 Apr 06 |  Liverpool
Benitez calls for Fowler decision
19 Mar 06 |  Liverpool
Liverpool make shock Fowler swoop
27 Jan 06 |  Liverpool


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