Alex Mowatt contract has to be West Brom priority after Ipswich scenes
Alex Mowatt’s contract must be at the top of West Bromwich Albion‘s to-do list after the 0-0 draw against Ipswich Town.
The Baggies held the Tractor Boys to a goalless draw to ensure survival despite the two-point deduction imposed by the EFL for PSR breaches.
The 31-year-old signed a two-year extension in 2025, which is set to keep him in the Black Country until the summer of 2027.
His leadership and experience are vital, and Shilen Patel and Co, cannot risk losing him for free when the time comes.
West Brom must sort out a new contract for Mowatt, it should be a priority for the ownership.
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How did Mowatt perform in West Brom draw vs Ipswich?
Mowatt is one of West Brom’s most important players, and he showed that against the promotion chasers at The Hawthorns.
He attempted one shot, and three crosses, although only one of those tries to find a teammate was accurate, per Sofascore.
The Englishman completed 91 per cent of his 54 passes, and only misplaced one of his 16 in his own half.
| Mowatt’s stats vs Ipswich | |
| Pass accuracy | 91% |
| Touches | 70 |
| Lost possession | 10 |
| Interceptions/Clearances/Blocks | 1/1/1 |
| Recoveries | 6 |
| Ground duels won | 4/8(50%) |
He had 70 touches but only lost the ball 10 times, proving to be very comfortable in possession.
Defensively, Mowatt made one interception, one clearance and one block, while recording six recoveries in an excellent performance.
In terms of duels, he four out of eight on the ground, for a 50 per cent success rate.
He was replaced by Karlan Grant in the 80th minute of the contest, after a fantastic display which proved he is key for Albion.
Why James Morrison will want Mowatt to stick around
James Morrison has gotten the best out of a lot of Baggies players, and the former Barnsley man is no different.
If the 39-year-old stays in the dugout, he will likely want Mowatt to stick around, as he is one of the most experienced players in the team.
His display was pivotal to the West Midlands side securing their second-tier status and should be an important piece of the puzzle for the new season, especially if Morrison sticks around.
They need to sort out terms as soon as possible or he may move on when his current deal in B71 expires.
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