Darren Fletcher is in line for a new contract at West Bromwich Albion, with talks expected to start next month.

Fletcher will be rewarded with an extension to his current deal after emerging as a hugely-important player for Tony Pulis, as Albion move to tie down their stars for the long-term.

The Scotland international has a clause in his contract that triggers an automatic extension when he passes a certain amount of Premier League games.

But Albion are now ready to bring forward negotiations in recognition of the 32-year-old’s impact since joining on a free transfer from Manchester United in February 2015.