Bournemouth offer Rickie Lambert escape route from Anfield struggle

Southampton hero Rickie Lambert made a dream switch to Anfield last summer, leaving the south coast behind for Liverpool but, after a mammoth struggle, Eddie Howe’s newly-promoted Bournemouth are offering the striker an escape from his Merseyside nightmare.

The 33-year-old frontman has endured a tough time at Anfield since his £4m switch from St Mary’s Stadium last summer, after five impressive seasons with Southampton where he helped guide the south coast side to their top-flight return.

Liverpool have lacked firepower this term, with Lambert just one of the Anfield forwards failing to live up to their potential, but Brendan Rodgers’ Reds are a 14/1 chance to bounce back next season and secure their maiden Premier League crown.

Although, Cherries boss Howe is reportedly keen to lure Lambert back to the south coast with Bournemouth, after his Dean Court club incredibly rallied to Championship victory, earning their rise to the top tier for the first time in history.

It is believed the out-of-favour attacker would welcome a move away from the red half of Merseyside, with Howe’s top-flight new-boys looking for plenty of British-based players to help bolster their chances of survival next season.

The talented Bournemouth boss could look to partner Lambert with prolific poacher Callum Wilson, whose 23 strikes helped fire the Cherries to their second tier title triumph.