"I can confirm that I have met Baros' agent," Houllier told Lyon's website.

"We need to recruit and I'm glad the club is now working in that direction."

Houllier coached the Czech international when they were both at Liverpool and since then the Frenchman has been keen on the reunion.

Baros was offered a move to Lyon in 2005 but he turned it down but Houllier believes that things have changed now.

"Baros was still at Anfield when he turned down a Lyon offer in 2005. Only idiots never change their minds," Houllier said.