Erik Pieters: West Bromwich Albion in talks with ex-Stoke City defender as Tom Rogic departs

Erik Pieters joined West Brom as a free agent after leaving Burnley last summer

West Brom are in talks with defender Erik Pieters over a new deal, while midfielder Tom Rogic and defender Kean Bryan have been released by the club.

Former Stoke and Burnley man Pieters, 34, joined the Baggies on a one-year deal in September and made 36 appearances this season.

Australia international Rogic, 30, also signed in September after leaving Celtic and scored twice in 23 games.

Bryan, 26, only played three times as his Albion career was ruined by injury.

West Brom, who finished ninth in the Championship this season, have also confirmed the expected departure of club captain Jake Livermore, 33, after almost six-and-a-half years at The Hawthorns.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ted Cann, who ended last season on loan with National League North side Leamington, has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him with Albion until June 2024.

"The club would like to thank all departing players for their efforts during their time at The Hawthorns and wishes them every success in the future," said a statement on the club's website.

Meanwhile fans' group Action for Albion say they have received notification from director Xu Ke that he has rejected their request to meet to "discuss the issues regarding the football club".

The group say they are "extremely frustrated" and "do not accept this is the correct way to deal with fans who ultimately have a real fear what is happening to the football club we love".