The 23-year-old has grown frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities at Upton Park this season, and is keen to leave east London.
Toon boss Alan Pardew is a long-time admirer of the Basildon-born centre-half and wants to add defensive reinforcements to his squad.
And his need for a new defender has intensified after Fabio Coloccini revealed he wants to quit Tyneside.
Talks between West Ham and Newacstle have already taken place and will continue next week as the clubs try to thrash out a deal.
Source: BBC Sport
