"I would like to play for one of the first division clubs in England as first goalkeeper instead of staying on the bench at Bolton," Al Habsi told the official website of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

The 24-year-old made a dream move to the Premiership from Norwegian side Lyn but failed to beat first-choice goalie Jussi Jaaskelainen for a starting spot at the Reebok Stadium.

Sky Sports Network reported that Bolton manager Sam Allardyce was already thinking of loaning Al-Habsi and that the keeper's comments may accelerates the decision.