Reuters Boris Johnson could be forced to offer the Democratic Unionist Party "billions" in funding for Northern Ireland to support his Brexit deal. Reports emerged last night that negotiators in Brussels were close to reaching an agreement which Johnson could bring back to Westminster before Thursday's crunch summit. Johnson is desperately trying to avoid seeking a Brexit delay so he can deliver on his "do-or-die" pledge to deliver Brexit by October 31. But Johnson was warned that he may have to extend Brexit until January 2020 even if both sides are able to reach an agreement this week. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. LONDON — Boris Johnson could have to offer the Democratic Unionist Party, which props up his minority government "billions" of pounds in order pass his Brexit deal through parliament. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that the party were demanding "billions not millions" from Johnson's government in cash for Northern Ireland, in order to support any deal that Johnson hopes to agree with the EU this week.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: The rise of Boris Johnson, the UK's new controversial prime minister who was fired from multiple jobsSee Also:Brexit deal hopes surge as the EU welcomes 'promising' signs of compromise from Boris JohnsonBoris Johnson could deport thousands of EU citizens after Brexit if they miss registration deadlineBoris Johnson called a 'real traitor' in EU Parliament as Conservatives reject Brexit compromise