Manchester United are reported to be in the strongest position to sign Leicester City teenager Louis Page after making a bid, with the 18-year-old midfielder understood to be keen on a move to Old Trafford this summer. It is the latest sign that United are trying to move quickly in the market as they look to make a third midfield signing.
The interest in Page emerged on August 9, when Sami Mokbel wrote on X that United were working on a deal for the Leicester youngster. Later that day, Danyal Khan added that Page is keen on joining Manchester United this summer, while Pete O’Rourke reported that United are favourites to complete the move after submitting a bid.
Why Manchester United believe they are ahead
Page is not being tracked as a long-term project with no first-team exposure. He has already made more than 20 senior appearances for Leicester, which gives this chase a different edge. For a teenager, that level of experience matters, because it suggests he is already accustomed to senior football rather than still waiting for a breakthrough.
That is also why this deal appears to have real momentum. If United are indeed favourites, it is not just because they are interested. It is because they have moved to advance the deal while other Premier League clubs remain in the frame.
Arsenal and Aston Villa remain in the race
Arsenal and Aston Villa have also shown interest in Page in recent weeks, which underlines how highly regarded he is. United may be leading the chase, but they are not the only club watching closely.
That competition is important. Young midfielders with senior experience do not usually go unnoticed for long, and the fact that several Premier League clubs have been linked shows that Page is already viewed as a serious talent.
For Manchester United, the appeal is straightforward. They are looking to add a third midfield signing, and Page fits the profile of an emerging player who can strengthen the squad now while still offering room to develop.
The next step will be whether United can turn their bid into an agreement. For now, the picture is clear enough: they are in the strongest position, Page is said to be open to the move, and Leicester face a fight to keep hold of one of their most promising young midfielders.
