Manchester United could be on the verge of adding another exciting young talent to their ranks, with reports suggesting the Red Devils are close to signing Leicester City midfielder Louis Page for a £10 million deal on a long-term contract. The move would fit United’s recent strategy of investing in promising young players, while Page would have the opportunity to continue his development at one of England’s biggest clubs.
Who Is Louis Page?
Born on July 10, 2008, Louis Donald Page is an 18-year-old English midfielder from Lutterworth. He stands at 6ft (1.83m) and primarily operates in midfield. Page came through Leicester City’s academy and quickly established himself as one of the club’s most highly rated young prospects.
His potential was already being recognised before his senior breakthrough. Page was included in The Guardian's 2024 Next Generation list of the best young talents at Premier League clubs and was named Leicester City Academy Player of the Season for 2024-25.
He subsequently made his senior Leicester debut in August 2025 and went on to make 21 appearances across all competitions during the 2025-26 campaign. His performances were enough to earn him the EFL Championship Apprentice of the Season award.
Page has also represented England at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-20 levels, underlining just how highly he is regarded within the country's youth setup.
Player Profile and Style of Play
Page is best described as a technically gifted, versatile midfielder capable of operating as a No. 8 or No. 10. He has the qualities to contribute both in possession and further forward, making him an interesting option for a Manchester United side looking to develop young players who can eventually compete for first-team places.
One assessment of Page highlights exactly why his potential is generating so much excitement:
"Technically speaking, he is very gifted and operates best as a no. 8 or in the no. 10 role.”
The same assessment suggests that Page still needs to become more physical and add some bulk to his frame, but that his technical ability already gives him an advantage over some of his fellow Leicester prospects.
That is particularly notable given the comparison with Jeremy Monga, another Leicester academy graduate who recently moved to Manchester City for a reported £13m. The assessment was that Page “offered more” than Monga, illustrating just how highly some within Leicester’s setup viewed the midfielder.
Page Has Already Shown Impressive Maturity
Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of Page’s development is not purely what he can do with the ball.
He has already been around Leicester's first-team environment since last season, experiencing the pressure and disruption that came with a difficult period for the club. One assessment of his character described the way he handled the “disruption, despair and anger” surrounding Leicester as a testament to his maturity.
For an 18-year-old, that composure could prove just as valuable as his technical qualities. Moving to Manchester United would inevitably bring greater expectations, media attention and competition, so his ability to handle pressure could become an important part of his development.
Could Louis Page Become a Man Utd Star?
Manchester United's interest in Page is understandable. The club is looking to build for the future while continuing to identify young players capable of developing into first-team stars.
A £10m investment would also represent a relatively significant commitment to a player who is still only 18, but Page already has senior football experience and an England Under-20 cap to his name.
Should the move go through, Page will be hoping to continue his rapid development at Manchester United. The immediate objective would be to learn, adapt and establish himself within the club's first-team structure.
But the long-term dream will be much bigger: becoming a superstar at Old Trafford and proving that Manchester United were right to see him as their next potential wonderkid.