The former England international, who turned 32 on Monday, is not expected to be offered a new contract when his one-year Anfield deal expires this summer.

Sydney chief executive George Perry has confirmed Fowler is the biggest name on the club's shopping list for Version Three of the A-League.

"He's been discussed at boardroom level and it shows just how determined we are to set the benchmarks in Australian football that we are serious about targeting a player of his calibre," Perry told Fox Sports.

"He's out of the top drawer and although an official approach has not yet been made, it goes without saying that if he did come to Australia it would be a huge signing for us."

Sydney had pondered an approach for West Ham veteran Teddy Sheringham but have been put off by his age.

MLS outfit New England Revolution, managed by ex-Liverpool ace Steve Nicol, have already revealed their interest in Fowler, who has started just seven games for Liverpool this season.