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3rd July 2015
12:52pm BST
And as his former club continue to ponder a move for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, Fowler is in no doubt about the quality of the Belgian.
“The striker issue is a big thing,” Fowler told the Liverpool Echo.
“We didn’t have anyone who scored 10 Premier League goals last year and I can’t remember the last time that happened at Liverpool.
“It’s important we get a proven goalscorer and of the names being bandied about I’d go for Benteke. I think he’s excellent.
“I know there are other top strikers out there and probably more prolific scorers. But in terms of all-round play - strength, speed, physicality, finishing - I think Benteke could be the main man for Liverpool.”
Benteke naysayers claim that the 6ft 3in forward is just an old school big-man who won't suit Liverpool's style of play but Fowler was quick to rubbish such assessments.
“I’ve watched him a lot and he’s not just a targetman,” Fowler added.
“He can hold the ball well and bring others into play but he’s also mobile and keeps defenders on their toes.
“Before he got his injury I was very impressed with him and I was hoping we would sign him then. He had a slow start after getting back fit but under Tim Sherwood his form was superb."
A big stumbling block in Liverpool's pursuit of the 24-year-old is the £32m (€45m) pricetag that Villa have slapped on him but Fowler believes that quality is more important than the cost of a player.
“That’s for the clubs to sort out,” he added.
“A big thing is made out of the price but that’s doesn’t concern me.
“If a player is good enough, he’s good enough and I believe Benteke is."Explore more on these topics:
