Sheikh Jassim's camp are convinced they're back in the battle for control of Manchester United.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been seen as favourite to land the club.
But Sheikh Jassim is growing increasingly confident after making a new 5bn offer and holding talks with members of the Glazer family.
The Daily Mail says those acting on behalf of Sheikh Jassim now 'feel they are very much in the game' following the submission of a new offer earlier in the week.
A decision from the Glazers could be announced in the coming week.