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title: "West Brom holding talks with veteran midfielder, agreement expected"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-holding-talks-with-veteran-midfielder-agreement-expected/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Cox"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2016-04-29T18:10:22Z"
modified: "2016-04-29T18:10:22Z"
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# West Brom holding talks with veteran midfielder, agreement expected

![Morrison](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/4734052-500x338.jpg)West Bromwich Albion fans in the Transfer Tavern said their side were on the beach before the Monday Night Football clash with Tottenham Hotspur but a well earned point at the Lane has given the Baggies faithful hope that their could be some late season drama on offer.

[Expressandstar.com have reported today](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2016/04/29/james-morrison-in-contract-talks-as-west-brom-eye-feyenoords-tonny-vilhena/) that out-of-contract midfielder, James Morrison, has been in talks with the club over a new a contract since January.

Difficulties regarding the contract have come due to Morrison’s hamstring injury which he picked up at the start of the year but it is [understood that the Scot could feature in one or more of the Baggies’ remaining fixtures.](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2016/04/29/james-morrison-in-contract-talks-as-west-brom-eye-feyenoords-tonny-vilhena/)

Since arriving at the club in 2007, the 29-year-old has made 254 appearances, scoring 29 goals and establishing himself as a crucial asset to Tony Pulis’ side.

Morrison rose through the Middlesbrough youth ranks and has made over 40 appearances for his national side.

**Is giving Morrison a new deal a good decision? Let us know in the comments below!**