Dean Smith echoed Conte's comments about the Prem, and revealed he was forced into a borderline "negligent" decision amid the player welfare

Norwich have signed Sam Byram on a four-year deal - and the full-back says he can't wait to get started.

West Ham defender Winston Reid is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, according to a report

Former Leeds United defender Sam Byram insists he has no regrets about snubbing a move to Everton to sign for West Ham.

Slaven Bilic says he did not have to make any promises to Sam Byram to convince him to join West Ham over Everton and other interested teams

West Ham says he "cannot wait" to play a part in West Ham's "exciting future" after completing a £3.7million move from Leeds.

Leeds owner Massimo Cellino has apologised to Everton after Sam Byram snubbed them at the 11th hour and agreed instead to join West Ham.

Leeds defender Sam Byram is set to finalise a move to Everton after the player passed a medical and agreed personal terms with the Toffees.

Leeds have confirmed Sam Byram has been given permission to speak to Everton - but admit other clubs are 'still in the running' to sign him.

Everton have reportedly had a bid accepted by Leeds for defender Sam Byram,with the fee set to reach up to £5million.

Everton are favourites to land Leeds United starlet Sam Byram ahead of West Ham, according to reports.

Massimo Cellino has admitted Leeds hope to sell Sam Byram this month - but has warned clubs off making a move for teenage star Lewis Cook.

Leeds United boss Steve Evans has provided updates on the futures of Sam Byram, Lewis Cook and Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty.

West Ham are reportedly planning to make a cut-price £4million January bid for Leeds United star Sam Byram.

It looks like Sam Byram's contract impasse at Leeds is set to come to a head with the club ready to put him up for sale in January.

Leeds United right-back Sam Byram is understood to have rejected the Championship club's latest offer of a new one-year contract.

Outspoken Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino says that promising defender Sam Byram "thinks Leeds is too small for him".

Swansea have been linked with January swoops for Ahmed Elmohamady and Sam Byram as Garry Monk bids to strengthen his right flank options.

Leeds head coach Uwe Rosler has admitted Sam Byram's form has suffered due to summer-long speculation over his future.