Manchester United are negotiating a deal to sign 18-year-old Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, according to the BBC.
Page is regarded as one of the most promising young players outside the Premier League and was named the English Football League’s young player of the year last season.
The teenager has made 21 appearances for Leicester City’s first team. He started five matches last season as Leicester ultimately suffered relegation from the Championship.
Manchester United’s interest comes amid competition from Arsenal and Aston Villa, who are also monitoring Page’s situation. The player’s estimated market value is €4m.
With negotiations under way, Page has emerged as one of the most notable young talents attracting attention from leading English clubs. His first-team experience, despite his age, has made him an increasingly prominent figure in the transfer market.
Page’s five starts last season came during a difficult campaign for Leicester City, who ended the season by dropping out of the Championship. His overall total of 21 senior appearances underlines the extent to which he has already been involved at first-team level.
The reported interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Aston Villa follows his recognition by the English Football League, where he was selected as the best young player of the year last season. That award has further raised his profile beyond Leicester City.
The possible move would see Manchester United attempt to recruit another highly rated young player from outside the Premier League. However, the source report does not state that an agreement has been reached or provide details of any proposed transfer fee.
Leicester City have already seen another promising young player leave the club. Seventeen-year-old striker Jeremy Monga recently moved to Manchester City.
Monga’s departure is the latest example of Leicester City losing a teenage talent, while Page is now attracting interest from three clubs, including Manchester United. The 18-year-old’s future remains the subject of negotiations, with his current estimated value placed at €4m.
