Sir Jim Ratcliffe steals a march in the race to buy Man United after valuing the club HIGHER than Sheikh Jassim's £5bn offer - but Brit's bid will see the Glazer family REMAIN as minor shareholders.
Manchester United are to receive an improved bid of £5bn from Shiekh Jassim.
The Qatari is thought to be the only bidder wanting full control of the Red Devils.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's current bid would see the Brit share ownership with the Glazers.
The Manchester United ownership saga will take a significant step forward on Friday in what is expected to be the final bid deadline for interested parties.
David de Gea kept a clean sheet for Manchester United against Brighton before playing a hidden role in the penalty shootout to set up an FA Cup final against Manchester City.