Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has remained non-committal over his future at Fratton Park as he waits to see what happens to the crisis-hit club.

Last month Portsmouth became the first Premier League club in history to enter administration after racking up debts of "£60-£70m".

"We don't know what will happen," said Grant, who was appointed in November.

"We don't know who the owner will be or what will happen with administration," added the 54-year-old Grant.

"First, I want to see what happens with the club."

Portsmouth, who play Birmingham City in an FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday, are expected to be deducted nine points for going into administration.

It's about putting the club in the hands of someone who is going to look after it Administrator Andrew Andronikou

The Premier League has delayed confirming the points deduction after Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs challenged the legality of the club's move into voluntary administration.

"On the football side, maybe I could have left in January," said Grant, referring to his unhappiness over when players were transferred without his knowledge during the January window.

"I stayed and I'm very happy with the fans and the players. These people deserve more."

Grant returned to Portsmouth in October as the club's director of football, before replacing Paul Hart as manager the following month.

The Israeli was technical director at Fratton Park from June 2006 to July 2007, before leaving to become director of football at Chelsea.

He subsequently succeeded Jose Mourinho as manager at Stamford Bridge leading the team to the Champions League final before being sacked in May 2008.

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Despite's Portsmouth's financial problems, administrator Andrew Andronikou is confident Pompey will survive as he evaluates bids from 12 parties who are interested in buying the club.

"There is no timescale. We are not rushing. We want to do it properly. We need a measured approach," said Andronikou.

"It's about putting the club in the hands of someone who is going to look after it and make sure it's in a good position in three, six, nine months' time."

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