Massimo Cellino has bene hurt by Sam Byram's decision to forego a new contract with Leeds United.

The 22-year-old has rejected a deal extension at Elland Road where he is currently contracted until next summer and club owner Cellino feels the versatile youngster is making the wrong decision.

"Sam Byram is the only one that maybe thinks Leeds is too small for him," Cellino told Sky Sports News HQ.

"He maybe thinks he deserves to be in a bigger team and a bigger club, and maybe he's right. But when I hear that a player from Leeds, with his agent, that he thinks that Leeds is not big enough for him, that he wants something bigger, I felt really embarrassed.

"He didn't sign the new contract and he won't sign it anymore. He's been offered a contract a few times, he didn't want to sign and I am deeply offended.

"I can't believe that we've fallen out with it. I am so hurt inside that if he comes asking for a contract I would prefer to sign someone else.

"There is already a list and there is already maybe something better than him.

"I need to fall in love with my players. They are like my kids and I don't want to let them go. Byram is one of those, but we don't get on with the agent."