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Manchester United Target Leicester Midfielder Louis Page
8/9/2026, 8:27:46 PM
Transfer Target Overview
Manchester United are in active negotiations to acquire 18-year-old Louis Page from Leicester City. The midfielder, who was named the EFL Apprentice of the Year for the previous season, has attracted interest from Arsenal and Aston Villa as well. United’s pursuit follows the recent departure of Leicester prospect Jeremy Monga, 17, to Manchester City, suggesting a continued pipeline of young talent moving from the Foxes to Premier League clubs.
Player Profile and Recent Performances
Page joined Leicester’s academy at under-9 level and signed professional terms in September 2025. Since then he has amassed 21 senior appearances for the Foxes, including five starts during the campaign in which Leicester were relegated from the Championship. His most recent outing came in a Carabao Cup victory over Northampton. An England Under-20 international, Page turned 18 last month and is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents outside the top flight.
Negotiations and Club Positions
Talks over a transfer fee are understood to be ongoing between United and Leicester, a League One side following their recent relegation. United have not released an official comment, but the reported interest indicates a willingness to meet Leicester’s valuation to secure the midfielder’s services.
Potential Implications
If the deal materialises, Page would become the latest Leicester academy product to move to a Premier League club, continuing a pattern of talent migration that could affect Leicester’s rebuilding efforts after relegation. For Manchester United, the signing would add a young, internationally-experienced midfielder to a squad seeking depth and long-term development prospects. The outcome of the negotiations will shape both clubs’ strategies in the upcoming transfer window.
