Rickie Lambert keen to stay at West Bromwich Albion
Monday 6 June 2016 14:17, UK
Rickie Lambert has told Sky Sports News HQ he hopes to remain a West Brom player next season but could leave on loan if not part of Tony Pulis' plans.
The former Southampton forward made five Premier League starts for West Brom last season, scoring one goal, but is keen to make it work at The Hawthorns.
"I hope to remain with West Brom," he said. "I'll be going to pre-season and then see what happens.
"My objective is to help West Brom, that's what I want to do, but it didn't happen for me last season.
"I'll have to see what happens when I get back and then go from there. My main thought in my head is to come back in the best shape possible."
Saido Berahino and Salomon Rondon each made more than 30 league appearances for Albion last season, compared to 19 for Lambert, and Pulis was aware the striker was frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities as early as December.
When asked by Sky Sports News HQ on Monday if he would consider a loan move, Lambert said: "Maybe. I'd love to contribute to West Brom, but if not, then I'd have to make a decision and maybe go somewhere else."
