Duncan Revie, son of the legendary Leeds United manager Don Revie, wants to rescue the Elland Road club.

Businessman Revie, 52, says he is involved with a Middle East consortium challenging Ken Bates and others for control.

Don Revie, who died of motor neurone disease 18 years ago, took Leeds from the depths of the old second division to the League Championship title in addition to several cup successes domestically and in Europe.

He took charge of England in 1974 but rocked football by walking out three years later to become supremo to the United Arab Emirates national team.

After his sacking in 1980, he joined Emirates club side Al Nasr, quitting four years later because his wife Elsie couldn't settle in Cairo.

Now the family link with the Middle East has resurfaced and Duncan Revie admits his heart is ruling his head as he looks to help Leeds back to the zenith of English football.

He said: "Ken Bates wants proof of funds but the money is not a problem - my problem is can I recreate my Dad's team and get the people who can find those players?

"I will not do this unless I can do it 100 per cent. I have a lot on my plate at the moment in terms of my business, but my heart is ruling my mind.

"I don't want to mess about. It has to be getting us back to where we were. We need a structure to identify the players and a genius as manager.

Revie faces strong competition for control of Leeds from Bates, whose proposed take-over after taking the club into administration last week, has yet to be agreed by creditors.

Also in the running is Leeds property developer Simon Morris, who has bid £10million, and the Leeds United Support-ers Trust, who say they have a backer with the necessary funds.

Morris claims his initial £10million bid will be followed by £25million to improve the club's finances.