Chris Brunt keen to sign new West Bromwich Albion contract

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt has admitted that he needs to prove his fitness before opening talks with the club regarding a new contract.

Brunt underwent a hernia operation during the summer and is yet to feature in pre-season, but the Northern international has revealed that he is hopeful of extending his stay at The Hawthorns.

The 29-year-old is quoted by the Birmingham Mail as saying: "Obviously I need to get fit first. If things work out, I'm sure that we'll talk about it.

"Everything's been good following my operation. I'm about a week, 10 days behind the other players, but it's gone better than expected.

"I've had a good week's training. I've done more than I planned. Hopefully if things go well, I can get back into training sooner than I thought."

Brunt has made 249 appearances for the Baggies during his seven years with the club.