Byram’s 275% pay rise after West Ham move

Sources close to  Leeds claim Sam Byram earned just £11,000 per week at the championship side which still made him one of their top earners.

By contrast the defender  is thought to earn a total package of £30,000 per week with a £25,000 per week basic and £5,000 per week appearance bonus.

The senior Leeds source – well known to ClaretandHugh -also claimed they actually offered him a new contract but, incredibly, asked him to take a pay cut together with an exit clause allowing him to leave if another club net their valuation.Byram subsequently refused to sign a new contract.

Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has made a reduction of the Leeds wage bill a key component of his tenure at the club.

That drive has seen the likes of Stephen Warnock, Noel Hunt and Steve Morison released – whilst other players have taken cuts in their wage.