A fee of £3.7m was agreed between Leeds and Everton last week for the 22-year-old, who is out of contract at Elland Road this summer, and he discussed personal terms with their boss Roberto Martinez.
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Leeds owner Massimo Cellino confirmed the news yesterday and apologised to Everton.
West Ham’s offer is reportedly lower than the £3.7million, rising to £5million on the table from Everton.
Everton won’t get in a bidding war for the Leeds United starlet.
However, it is believed Byram turned down a move to Goodison Park and the prospect of more regular first team football at Upton Park has turned the deal.
While Everton have Seamus Coleman established at right-back, albeit injured at present, West Ham have problems in that position with central defender James Tomkins deployed at full-back recently ahead of on-loan Carl Jenkinson.
Martinez said: “He’s a young man with a lot of experience of the Championship but his next step needs to be a good step for Sam and his family”.
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Versatile performer Byram came through Leeds United’s academy and has made over 140 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2012.
