Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe submit third bids for Manchester United

BIDS SUBMITTED: Final bids are due to have been submitted in the race to buy Manchester United. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have both submitted what are expected to be final bids in their attempt to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family, the PA news agency understands.

The deadline for those wanting to make a third offer for the Premier League club was 10pm on Friday night, with the two leading parties swiftly submitting their proposals.