It seems as though it's a straight fight between Cardiff and Sydney Nic.
It had been rumoured former Liverpool and England star Fowler was arriving in Sydney today to discuss his future with the club.
"We're in talks but I can tell you he is definitely not here," Sydney FC chief executive George Perry said today.
"I really don't know if he'll come at all."
Fowler has also been closely linked with Welsh club Cardiff City, who play in the English Championship.
Reports from Wales today suggested City had upped its bid for Fowler, with club chairman Peter Ridsdale said to have met with Fowler's representative this week.
Fowler, who scored 128 in 236 appearances for the Reds, is believed to have received interest from up to eight different clubs and a decision on his future is expected by next week.
"I've spoken to Peter Ridsdale and a firm offer, including figures and the like, is on the table," Fowler's adviser George Scott told the Western Mail.
"It's a serious bid, Peter's not a daft lad, he'll know what's needed.
"Robbie knows he'll have to get a move on with a decision because he'll want to get into pre-season training as soon as he can.
"I expect he'll decide within a week to 10 days.
"I think I'm right in saying helping a Championship club up to the Premiership with some goals is a challenge that does greatly interest Robbie."
But Scott did provide some hope for Sydney fans.
"Saying that, we've got a couple of offers from overseas which could provide a nice lifestyle for Robbie and his family," he said.
"He could end up doing a David Beckham. But the lad's fitter than he has been for a while, he's still only 32, and he still thinks he can do a good job in the English leagues."
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