Manchester United don begin work on deal to sign Leicester City teenager Louis Page. The 18-year-old midfielder, wey dem name EFL Apprentice of the Year last season, na im be one of the most exciting talents outside the top flight. England Under-20 international, Page don already make 21 senior appearances for the Foxes, including five starts last season as dem relegate from the Championship. Im most recent appearance come for the Carabao Cup win over Northampton on Saturday.
Talks over the agreement dey ongoing, according to report. Arsenal and Aston Villa don show big interest too for Page, wey turn 18 last month. The boy fit become the latest Leicester prospect to leave the club, after forward Jeremy Monga, 17, join Manchester City.
Page sign professional terms with the Foxes for September 2025, meaning United need to agree transfer fee with the League One side. At the time of signing that contract, Leicester describe am as “one of the brightest talents in our system”. Im join the club at under-9s and make senior debut against Huddersfield Town for Carabao Cup for August 2025.
Man United don already make six major signings this summer. Karl Darlow, Kit Margetson, Cristian Orozco, Tynan Thompson, Andrey Santos, and Youri Tielemans all don join the Red Devils. Dem still dey look for left-back, striker, and one more midfielder. With Champions League next season, INEOS owners want add another midfielder to Michael Carrick squad.
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel report say Man Utd dey work on deal for Page. Na im write for X say Arsenal and Aston Villa dey race, but United dey try to advance. The England U20 international don make over 20 senior appearances for Leicester, and im contract dey until summer 2029.
