Manchester United in talks to sign Leicester midfielder Louis Page

Manchester United have opened negotiations with Leicester City to sign teenage midfielder Louis Page, with the 18-year-old reportedly favoring a move to Old Trafford as the club seeks to beat Arsenal and Aston Villa to the highly-rated prospect. The talks represent a renewed push in the transfer market for United, who have been relatively quiet since an early flurry of signings.

Page, who turned 18 in July, is considered one of the most promising talents outside the Premier League. He was named the EFL Apprentice of the Year last season after making 21 senior appearances for Leicester, including five starts in the Championship as the club was relegated. His most recent appearance came as a substitute in Leicester's Carabao Cup victory over Northampton on August 2, 2026. An England Under-20 international, Page joined Leicester's academy at under-9 level and signed his first professional contract in September 2025, a deal that runs until June 2029.

Leicester described Page as "one of the brightest talents in our system" when he signed that contract. His performances have attracted significant interest, with both Manchester United and Arsenal submitting bids in 2025 that were...