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Man United’s Louis Page transfer collapses, Leicester keeps him

9/2/2026

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Manchester United failed to sign 18-year-old Leicester midfielder Louis Page.
BBC Sport first reported United’s interest in August.
Page started for Leicester against Plymouth on Tuesday, confirming the stalled transfer.
Sources said the transfer will not be completed and Page will remain at Leicester.
Leicester demanded well over £10 million, while United planned to loan Page back after spending over £150 million on midfielders this summer.

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Manchester United failed to sign 18-year-old Leicester midfielder Louis Page.
BBC Sport first reported United’s interest in August.
Page started for Leicester against Plymouth on Tuesday, confirming the stalled transfer.
Sources said the transfer will not be completed and Page will remain at Leicester.
Leicester demanded well over £10 million, while United planned to loan Page back after spending over £150 million on midfielders this summer.