Premiership: Fowler not on transfer list , says Houllier

Gerard Houllier insists he is determined not to let a training ground bust-up between Robbie Fowler and Phil Thompson force his hand in selling the England striker.

The incident is believed to have resulted in Fowler being left out of the Reds' squad for Sunday's Charity Shield win over Manchester United in Cardiff.

But Houllier is adamant the situation can be resolved sufficiently to see Fowler remain at Anfield.

The Frenchman said: "Robbie is not on any transfer list.

"We spoke at training in an attempt to resolve the current situation.

"These discussions were meant to be constructive and Robbie spent time with Phil Thompson.

"Nothing would please any of us more than for the matter to be resolved quickly - and I hope that will be achieved in the near future."