Grant heads Hammers wanted list

Avram Grant has emerged as the leading candidate for the West Ham manager’s job as new owners David Gold and David Sullivan look to take the club forwards.

Avram Grant has emerged as the leading candidate for the West Ham manager’s job as new owners David Gold and David Sullivan look to take the club forward.

Grant is understood to be top of the Hammers’ wanted list to replace Gianfranco Zola, who was sacked last week after the club only just retained their Barclays Premier League status.