Ghana has been hit with the hugely disrruptive new that their coach Avram Grant could leave the Black Stars to join Australian giants Melbourne City next month when his contract expires, Ghanasoccernet.com understands.

The news comes as the former Chelsea coach prepares the Black Stars for the Africa Cup of Nations which starts this week.

The Israeli is unlikely to return to his post as Ghana coach at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations next month as his contract would have expired.

Sources close to Melbourne City says they are keen on offering the Ghana coach a deal to lead their side when the tournament in Gabon ends.

He is expected to agree a deal as soon as his contract with Ghana expires next month as the Ghanaians have not tabled a contract extension offer which makes the Australia job attractive.

The ambitious Australian side are keen on signing the former Chelsea manager to handle their technical department to boost their fortunes.

Even though Grant has not commented on the link, the former Premier League and FA Cup finalist could throw his hat into the ring for the job as it looks like his future with the Black Stars hinges on their performance at the tournament in Gabon.

Grant penned a two-year deal with the Ghana Football Association which took effect from December 1, 2014.

That contract will come to an end after Ghana's campaign the 2017 AFCON in Gabon.

The Israeli trainer has coached English Premier League teams, Chelsea, West Ham United and Portsmouth who he led to the 2009-10 FA Cup final. Portsmouth lost to Chelsea 1-0 courtesy a Didier Drogba free-kick.

Grant also guided Ghana to a second-place finish at the 2015 AFCON after losing a penalty shoot-out to Cote d'Ivoire.

Recently, he has been criticised for a string of poor performances which have left the Black Stars on the brink on crashing-out of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Stars are without victory in their last five matches (two losses and three draws) under Grant.