I'm your man: Avram Grant is set to be new boss of
West Ham
Avram Grant is set to be unveiled as West Ham’s new
manager after agreeing a three-year deal at Upton
Park.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has moved swiftly to get his
man after Grant was
given permission to discuss terms by Portsmouth administrator
Andrew Andronikou on Monday.
Grant performed a minor miracle by guiding the club to
Saturday’s FA Cup final against his former side Chelsea and has
been handed the chance to revive West Ham’s fortunes after their
flirtation with relegation under Gianfranco Zola.
There could yet be an issue to be resolved regarding
compensation for Grant, but the Israeli manager believes he is free
to leave Fratton Park for nothing after going unpaid for several
months due to Portsmouth’s much publicised financial problems.
Hammer Blow: Gianfranco Zola was sacked after a
disappointing season
Grant’s first move in the transfer market is likely to be for
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara, who spent last season on loan at
Fratton Park, and he could also be tempted to try and bring David
James back to Upton Park.