Manchester United pursues Leicester teenager Louis Page amid Arsenal, Villa interest
The 18-year-old midfielder, EFL Apprentice of the Year, is a target for multiple Premier League clubs.
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Manchester United are in talks to sign 18-year-old Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, who was named EFL Apprentice of the Year last season. Arsenal and Aston Villa have also expressed interest in the England Under-20 international, who has made 21 senior appearances for the Foxes and signed professional terms in September 2025.
- Manchester United are in active negotiations to sign Leicester's 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page.
- Page was EFL Apprentice of the Year last season and has 21 senior appearances for Leicester despite the club's Championship relegation.
- Arsenal and Aston Villa are also competing for Page's signature, intensifying the transfer battle.
- A transfer fee must be agreed between Manchester United and Leicester, as Page signed professional terms in September 2025.
How it unfolded
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Report Man Utd transfer talks confirmed
BBC Sport reports Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Page, with talks understood to be ongoing.
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Report Rival clubs express interest
Arsenal and Aston Villa have shown significant interest in Page in recent weeks, competing with Manchester United for his signature.
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Event Page plays in Carabao Cup
Page's most recent appearance came in Leicester's Carabao Cup win over Northampton on Saturday.
- 5 weeks quiet
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Event Page turns 18
Louis Page turned 18 last month before the news of transfer negotiations.
- 43 weeks quiet
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Event Page signs professional terms
Page signed professional terms with Leicester City, who described him as 'one of the brightest talents in our system'.
- 4 weeks quiet
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Event Page makes senior debut
Louis Page made his senior debut for Leicester City against Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup.
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“one of the brightest talents in our system”
Leicester City, Club statement · BBC Sport · Aug 31