Uncertainty overshadows Portsmouth manager Avram Grant's Cup dream

AVRAM GRANT will lead Portsmouth out in the FA Cup final against Chelsea uncertain whether he will be at the helm to try to guide the financially-stricken club back into the top flight next season.

The Israeli battled against the odds as Pompey lurched from one crisis to another before administration led to them being docked nine points and condemned to the Championship.

Grant wants assurances Portsmouth will be a going concern by next season before committing to stay.

West Ham are said to be ready to offer the former Chelsea boss the chance to replace Gianfranco Zola but the 55-year-old is to have talks with Pompey administrator Andrew Andronikou.

"I will have to make the decision very soon," said Grant.

"Who knows what will happen at Portsmouth next season? I hope everything will be okay because we worked so hard this season just to secure the future of the club."