Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become a minority shareholder in Manchester United is expected to be agreed during this month's international break, possibly as early as next week.
United's owners the Glazer family announced on 22 November 2022 they were considering selling the club.
Ineos and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani both made offers, tabling bids of around £5bn.
However, neither bidder was willing to reach the Glazer family's valuation, with co-chairs Joel and Avram Glazer both known to be reluctant sellers.
Sheikh Jassim withdrew from the process last month, claiming his final bid, thought to be double United's $3.