Grant had MLS option

// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Avram Grant's agent has confirmed the former Chelsea boss was in talks to join MLS side New York Red Bulls before re-joining Portsmouth. The ex-Blues tactician sealed his return to return to Fratton Park earlier this week after being named the club's director of football.Grant is being entrusted in helping struggling Pompey retain their Premier League status, however, Don Barnett, who represents Grant in the United States, has confirmed he had other options.The former Israel boss was discussing a combined head coach and sporting director role at the currently managerless MLS side, who have the worst record in the league with three games remaining.History"Grant would make history in New York based on the demographics of the area," he told the New York Times."With all the Jewish residents and expat Israelis in the area, coupled with his profile at Chelsea, he would have raised the profile of Red Bull to a higher level on and off the field - and helped to sell tickets and attract players."He wants the job but I guess he couldn't wait on them any longer."

Source: SKY_Sports