Manchester United linked with Leicester City midfielder Louis Page
Manchester United have been linked with Leicester City midfielder Louis Page in reports published on 2026-08-10, with the interest arriving ahead of the club’s 2026-27 Premier League campaign. The 18-year-old academy graduate is among several midfield options being monitored by the Red Devils.
Michael Carrick’s side have already added midfield reinforcements this summer as they prepare for the new season. Youri Tielemans joined from Aston Villa for £35m, Chelsea youngster Andrey Santos arrived for £48m, and Colombian Cristian Orozco completed a move from Fortaleza FC. Those signings form part of United’s wider midfield recruitment before the start of 2026-27.
Reports from BBC Sport say Page has recently come onto United scouts’ radar and that Manchester United have been in contact with Leicester to discuss a possible transfer fee. Arsenal and Aston Villa are also reported to be interested in the 18-year-old, with media coverage describing him as one of the most in-demand youngsters ahead of the new season. A social-media post circulated alongside those reports stated United were working on a deal and that the player had made over 20 senior appearances for Leicester.
Page has been in Leicester City’s academy since 2016 and progressed through the club’s youth ranks. He was part of the under-16 side that won the Premier League Cup in 2023-24, moved up into the under-21 squad, and was named the club’s Academy Player of the Season in 2024-25. That form led to his promotion into Leicester’s senior setup.
He made his senior debut in August 2025, appearing in an EFL Cup tie against Huddersfield Town, and made his league debut later the same month against Charlton Athletic. Across the 2025-26 season he featured 30 times in all competitions, including 18 appearances in the Championship, and recorded one goal and one assist. Despite his contributions, Leicester were relegated that season.
Page has represented England at youth level, with one appearance for the England U-20s and three appearances for the England U-19s. The reports underline his profile as an 18-year-old midfielder developed through Leicester City’s academy system and now attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs.
According to the coverage, Manchester United are attempting to advance negotiations while Arsenal and Aston Villa remain involved in the pursuit, with the course of any transfer expected to be resolved during the current transfer window ahead of the 2026-27 season.