The 27 players out of contract this summer at Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves

The January transfer window is fast-approaching, but Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves will already be thinking ahead to the summer. The winter window's arrival means clubs need to consider what they want to do about players who are out of contract this summer.

Players out of contract are at risk of being prized away, while clubs also want to plan ahead, particularly when it comes to older players. With that in mind, we have rounded up all of the players at all four Midlands clubs who are on course to be out of contract this summer. Take a look below.