Rickie Lambert hints at West Bromwich Albion departure

Rickie Lambert has conceded that he might be forced to leave West Bromwich Albion in this summer's transfer window in search of first-team football.

The 34-year-old, who joined the Baggies from Liverpool last summer, scored just once in 19 appearances during the 2015-16 campaign.

A number of clubs are believed to be interested in taking Lambert on loan, and the former Liverpool striker has refused to rule out a move away from The Hawthorns before the start of the new campaign.

"I'd love to contribute to West Brom, but if not, then I'd have to make a decision and maybe go somewhere else," Lambert told Sky Sports News.

Lambert's West Brom deal is due to expire in June 2017.