Avram Grant linked to Reading FC coaching job

Ghana coach Avram Grant has been linked to the vacant coaching position English Championship side Reading FC.

The former Chelsea and Portsmouth manager has a close association with agents Pini Zahavi and Kia Joorabchian, who deal with Pairoj Piempongsant – the man who runs the club for the Thai owners.

Both were regularly spotted at Reading games last season and with Grant – who is currently in charge of the Black Stars – announcing he will return to club management next season, he is sure to be one of the frontrunners to succeed Brian McDermott.

Having sacked Brian McDermott, Reading FC are now on the look out for their fourth manager in just 18 months.

Grant who has a contract with Ghana to 2017 January is currently preparing his team for an Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mauritius next week.