Saturday 16 January 2016 13:39, UK
Leeds United manager Steve Evans appears resigned to losing Sam Byram after the right-back was omitted from the team to face Sheffield Wednesday.
Evans confirmed that Byram has been given permission to speak to a Premier League club about a move by Leeds president Massimo Cellino and talks are already under way with Everton, according to Sky sources.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez said his club had made an approach on Friday, although he suggested there was still some work to do before a transfer could take place.
And Evans has revealed other Premier League clubs are interested in Byram.
The Guardian claimed on Saturday that West Ham and Newcastle were also competing for the signature of the 22-year-old, who is out of contract at Elland Road at the end of the season.
Evans told Sky Sports ahead of the Sky Bet Championship game at Hillsborough: "Sam has been given permission by our president to enter talks with a club in the Premier League and there were clubs in the Premier League late afternoon yesterday still trying to come to an agreement as well.
"But that's out of my hands and that now lies with young Sam. You never say anything is done until it is complete do you? If he's with us, fantastic; if he's not, everyone at Leeds United will wish him good luck."
Byram came through Leeds United's academy and has made over 140 appearances for the club in four seasons after making his debut in 2012.
