West Brom to tie Chris Brunt down to new contract after incredible return to form following knee injury
WEST BROMWICH ALBION will look to tie down their impressive Northern Irishman Chris Brunt in January who has been a major factor as to why the Baggies are chasing a Europa League place.
Brunt's existing deal will expire in the summer and manager Tony Pulis does not want to lose a player of the 31 year old's influence.
Pulis has been impressed by the remarkable comeback made by Brunt who missed the European Championships due to a cruciate ligament injury .
The impact the player has had has been astonishing with West Brom winning three of four unbeaten games that has propelled the midlands side up to seventh in the Premier League.
Brunt joined the club back in 2007 and the club will look at giving him a joint testimonial with James Morrison who signed in the same summer transfer window.
Goalkeeper Ben Foster will also be offered a new deal, the former Manchester United goalkeeper's current deal runs out in 2018 and Foster has produced some of his best displays this season.
It all seemed doom and gloom when supporters voiced their concerns over Pulis being given a new deal to stay on at the club but the fans can have nothing to moan about at the moment.
The manager's style of play has always been under criticism and the Welshman now wants to add some more quality in January to give West Brom the best possible chance of finishing in a place that they could qualify for Europe.
A top seven finish should see them enter the Europa League if Liverpool or Manchester United face each other in the EFL Cup final and the FA Cup winners also finish in the top six.
West Brom fans will be hoping however that Pulis will take the FA Cup seriously and will be eagerly awaiting the third round draw tonight.