How James Morrison's starting XI is shaping up for next season after latest West Brom done deal

James Morrison has already started putting the finishing touches to his West Brom side for the new season.

The Baggies have already completed deals to sign Max O'Leary, Barney Stewart, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Carter Pinnington and Matt Ingram.

The Hawthorns side are set to lose likes of Daryl Dike, Jed Wallace and Joe Wildsmith depart on free transfers.

Josh Griffiths will also not be around, as he completed a £600,000 move to Stoke City on Thursday in the latest done deal.

Albion have acted quickly to secure their targets and sanction exits, meaning Morrison can get to work quickly in pre-season ahead of the Championship campaign.

West Brom News examines who could make his starting line-up for the opening day clash with Norwich City.

How James Morrison could line up after West Brom business

Morrison now faces several tough calls when it comes to how to lineup in the first game of the season.

He may choose to stick with the 4-4-2 system that worked so well as he kept the Black Country side in the division last season.

Between the sticks, there will be competition between O'Leary and Ingram, but the Irishman will be expected to get the nod after his exploits last season.

Alfie Gilchrist will likely be called upon at right-back, with George Campbell and Nat Phillips at centre-back and Callum Styles reprising the left-back role that he has made his own.

At the base of midfield, Ousmane Diakite could play a bigger role after signing a new contract, but Alex Mowatt and Jayson Molumby are predicted to continue their partnership.

Isaac Price could feature from the right flank, with Mikey Johnston expected to be back on the left, after injury curtailed his season in March.

Aune Heggebo should continue up front, and Stewart is likely to get the call to play alongside the Norwegian, given that he played in a harder division that Morgan.

What will Morrison do with the other additions?

Ingram is going to provide competition for O'Leary for the number one spot, after making just one league appearance for Oxford United since 2024.

Pinnington will initially link up with the Under-21 side, but should eventually work his way into the first-team picture.

Finally, Morgan will be in and around the team, possibly battling with Stewart for the second striker berth.

He may well edge out the former Falkirk man, but it remains to be seen whether he can do that.