We are in talks with Fowler for coach job: East Bengal

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has been approached to take over as head coach of East Bengal, latest entrants into Indian Super League. East Bengal are running against time to build squad for tournament slated to be held in three venues of Goa in less than three months' time.

"We have had a series of talks with Fowler but I cant say 'yes' w with responsibility. I can only say Fowler can also be our coach," Hari Om Bangur, principal owner of club told PTI from Dubai.

"Coach will decide players so we will have to appoint him at earliest. We will make anuncement within a couple of days."

Asked about name of team, he said East Bengal will be "suffixed by something. We are toying with a few ideas. We want to have our identity. Everything will be clear soon." Premier League's all-time seventh highest goal scorer with 163 to his name, former English star was a product of Liverpool youth academy and made his senior debut in 1993.

He has been third-highest goal-scorer for Reds where he played till 2001 before switching allegiance to arch-rivals Leeds United and n Man City. In his manrial career, Fowler was with A-League side Brisbane Roar FC last season when y finished fourth. He also coached Thailand's top division club Muangthong United in middle of his playing season re and guided team to third place. Former Indian footballer Renedy Singh is also likely to join m as an assistant coach. 

(Im Credits: AP)