Plagued by injury woes, the 28-year-old has already missed more than half of the Premier League season.
Bamford first suffered an ankle injury at St James’ Park in September then, when recovered, scored on his return against Brentford but damaged his hamstring in the celebration.
Even then, he couldn’t catch a break as the muscular injury was replaced by an issue with the bottom of his foot.
It is expected that Bamford’s plantar fascia rupture will take six weeks to recover, which could see him back in action for matches against Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion at the end of the season, but the striker isn’t holding his breath.
“I kind of know that there’s a good chance that I won’t play again this season and that, if I do, it’s a bonus,” said Bamford.
“In my head already I have set my target on the start of next season and I am working towards that and trying to get in the best shape possible for that so I think that is going to help for me.”
1. Liverpool plot Cho swoop
Liverpool are reportedly interested in a move for Mohamed-Ali Cho. The 18-year-old Angers forward has reportedly previously attracted interest from Leicester City and Eintracht Frankfurt. (RMC Sport)
2. Schmeichel set for talks
Kasper Schmeichel will hold contract talks with Leicester this summer that may determine whether he finishes his career with the club. (Daily Mail)
3. Race for Diaby is on
West Ham have joined the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby – but the Hammers will face competition from Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle for the Frenchman. (CalcioMercato)
4. Colwill in demand
Everton are reportedly involved in a transfer battle with Southampton and Leicester City to sign impressive Chelsea defensive prospect Levi Colwill. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
5. Brighton miss out on Murphy
Newcastle United have won the race to sign Galway United star Alex Murphy ahead of Brighton and Celtic. (Irish Examiner)
6. Leeds eye Normann
Leeds United could reportedly make a move for Norwich midfielder Mathias Normann this summer. The Norwegian could be available for a ‘reasonable fee’. (LeedsLive)