West Bromwich Albion are moving to secure the future of midfielder Harry Whitwell with a new four-year contract, as manager James Morrison begins planning for the 2027 season. The club sits fourth in the Championship with 14 points from seven games, a solid platform from which to consider the longer term.
"West Bromwich Albion have started the 2026-2027 season strong but it is never too early to think about the future," Morrison said. Whitwell's current deal expires next summer, making his extension a priority to avoid losing a promising asset for nothing.
Squad decisions ahead
The focus on Whitwell comes amid a broader review of the squad's contract landscape. Several players, including Nat Phillips, Jayson Molumby, Mikey Johnston, and Chris Mepham, have deals running until 2028. Phillips has been a near-ever-present, starting all but one league game, while Molumby is the squad's longest-serving player. Mepham, however, has started only two of the seven Championship matches this term.
This creates a strategic decision point for the club's hierarchy. The summer of 2027 could present the optimal window to consider offers for players entering the final year of their contracts, balancing squad evolution with financial pragmatism. The recent form, which reads two wins, two draws, and one loss from the last five outings, shows a team in decent shape but one that must look ahead.
Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming challenges, including the next fixture away to Wolves on September 20, on the club's fixtures page. The full squad list also provides context for the contract discussions now underway at The Hawthorns. With top scorer J. Morgan having netted three times this campaign, the attack is functioning, but securing the core of the team for the years beyond 2027 is the current off-field task. The process begins with tying down Harry Whitwell for the long term.
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