West Ham are stepping up their move for Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier. (Football Insider)

West Ham are stepping up their move for Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier. (Football Insider), external. Want more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip column. Foll

West Ham United are set for an exciting shake-up as new manager Graham Potter prepares to give academy graduates Freddie Potts and George Earthy a genuine shot at first-team football next season. As reported by The Evening Standard,

The Toffees are now said to have enquired about a move for Soucek, according to teamTALK. A £12 million bid for the player is said to be ‘imminent’ but the Hammers are not in a position to be pressured to sanction a transfer.

According to the Hammers, the latest edition is inspired by their 1996-97 shirt: "The kit is sure to evoke thoughts of Julian Dicks winning crunching tackles, John Moncur's magic in midfield and Ian Bishop's perfect passes."

West Ham remain undeterred in their pursuit of Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with TEAMtalk sources revealing when a deal could be struck.

West Ham United goalkeeper Katie O’Hanlon has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this