Rickie Lambert looks set to bring his Liverpool stay to an end in the coming weeks, with West Bromwich Albion keen on his services.
The boyhood Liverpool fan made his dream return to the club last summer in a £4 million deal, but with the arrival of Danny Ings, Divock Origi and the soon to be announced Christian Benteke, Lambert will be offloaded in an attempt to reduce the squad size.
There were reports that many different Premier League clubs were interested in signing Lambert, but it seems Tony Pulis' West Brom will be the team to accomodate the 33-year-old striker for the coming season.
A poor season for Lambert
Lambert made his move from Southampton to Liverpool last summer and was signed to be a back-up striker to Daniel Sturridge and Mario Balotelli.
It was always expected that his chances were going to be limited, but when he was called upon, he failed to deliver as did most of the Liverpool strike force did last season.
Lambert managed to score just three goals in 36 appearances, but most of them came from the bench and towards the end of matches as he struggled to assert himself into the first-team.
Good business for Liverpool?
Liverpool are set to recoup three-quarters of the £4 million they spent on Lambert last season and considering his form, the Reds won't be getting a bad deal.
The England international never really suited Liverpool's system and may be able to rediscover his goal scoring form at West Brom.
Liverpool may push the Baggies to try and get the highest possible fee for Lambert, but it seems unlikely any club will pay more or the same fee that the Reds paid themselves a season ago.
Good luck Rickie
Lambert rejected a deadline day move to Aston Villa during the January transfer window, despite having limited chances.
He was determined to try and fight his way back into the team, but he could not find a way through and with the imminent arrival of Benteke, it is thought that Liverpool will offer him the number nine shirt.
Lambert could have been a perfect striker for Liverpool if he had joined the club a few years ago, when he was as his peak.
