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Max Wilkins

Thu 16 April 2026 18:00, UK

West Bromwich Albion may have concerns about star players like Chris Mepham leaving in the summer.

The Baggies have not had a good season, as relegation remains a possibility with the end of the campaign now in sight.

Things certainly haven’t been helped by the threat of a points deduction due to a potential breach of the EFL’s Profit and Sustainability rules.

That looks set to kickstart a turbulent few weeks, which could end with the Black Country outfit heading to League One.

The future of bigger names like Mepham hangs in the balance at West Brom as we now assess what we know about his contract at The Hawthorns.

What is Chris Mepham’s contract situation at West Brom?

The Wales international was a highly anticipated signing in the summer as he sealed a move from Bournemouth.

After a positive stint at Sunderland last season, it felt as if the 28-year-old would exactly what the B71 outfit needed.

He has gone on to feature semi-regularly for the Baggies, although injuries have certainly taken a toll on his availability.

It would be unfortunate for him to have a relegation on his CV after hardly playing, but it is unlikely that he would stick around in the third tier.

His experience in the Championship could prompt interest over a Hawthorns exit, even if his current deal runs until the summer of 2028.

The Welshman put pen to paper on his terms in the summer and is reportedly paid £35,000 per week and around £1.8million in the Black Country.

Mepham continues to struggle with injury at West Brom and could even be on his way out before getting a chance to return.

When could Mepham leave West Brom?

The summer could make way for a raft of changes at The Hawthorns if relegation is confirmed.

A points deduction could spell the end of the relegation battle and send James Morrison’s side down to League One.

That would see many big names pack their bags and look to move on, and it feels as if Mepham will be one of those, even after his injury.

If the Baggies remain in the Championship, that could be enough for the Wales international to stick around and become a regular in B71.

There are plenty of big decisions to be made between now and the end of the season that will certainly affect which players stick around and which depart.