Louis Page: Manchester United working on deal to sign Leicester teenager
Manchester United is currently in negotiations to sign 18-year-old Leicester City midfielder Louis Page. The young talent has attracted interest from several top-flight clubs following his impressive performance in the EFL.
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Image source, Getty Images By Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent Published 9 August 2026 Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page.
The 18-year-old midfielder, who was named EFL Apprentice of the Year last season, is viewed as one of the most exciting talents outside the top flight.
An England Under-20 international, Page has already made 21 senior appearances for the Foxes - including five starts last season as they were relegated from the Championship - and his most recent coming in the Carabao Cup win over Northampton on Saturday.
Talks over an agreement are understood to be ongoing.
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