Fowler, who underwent similar talks with Sydney FC only two seasons ago, was released by Blackburn Rovers after just three appearances following a transfer from second-tier club Cardiff City.

Fury coach Ian Ferguson is confident that the Anfield legend is interested in a move down under.

"He has agreed to catch up in Townsville for a few days and obviously we will be talking about football," Ferguson said.

"We're looking for a marquee player and Robbie easily fits that position in any A-League football club."

"His record speaks for itself. He's a pure goal scorer who would lift the profile of football in this country to a new level if he decided to play in the A-League."

Fowler scored 120 goals from 236 games for Liverpool and also had success at Leeds and to a lesser extent Manchester City.

Ferguson also hinted at other candidates should Fowler’s signature allude the Fury including Socceroo Scott Chipperfield.