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The Qatari group led by Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS have submitted their final offers to purchase Manchester United from the Glazers.

The Qatari banker submitted his final offer before Friday's deadline, a source close to the Nine Two foundation has told GOAL. It was reported earlier in the day by The Times that this offer would be in the region of £5 billion, although this has not been confirmed by the necessary parties. Sheikh Jassim made his first bid to buy United in February and his foundation have always stated they are only interested in a full takeover, pledging that they would make the club debt free.

This promise remains, GOAL has been told, as the group consider a full, debt-free takeover to be the best option for club, fans and wider community. Their proposal also includes an investment plan of both capital and infrastructure that will be injected into the club directly.