West Ham have signed a long-term contract with kit manufacturer Umbro, according to KUMB sources.

The Cheshire-born company, now a subsidiary of American company Iconix Brand Group are set to take over from German manufacturer Adidas once their current two-year deal with West Ham expires in 2015 It was revealed on the KUMB Forum this afternoon that Umbro beat off interest from major kit providers such as Nike and Puma to land the new contract, said to be a five-year deal.Should this prove correct, Umbro will be worn for the very first time in West Ham's final season at the Boleyn Ground and be the first kit worn at the club's new Olympic Stadium home.