Overview
- Leicester manager Russell Martin publicly said he would tell Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox to go away if an approach was made, signalling the club's desire to keep Louis Page.
- Reports on Thursday indicate Manchester United are already in early talks for the 18-year-old and that Arsenal and Aston Villa have also shown interest.
- Industry commentary quoted by Football Insider values Page at roughly £10 million plus add-ons and sell-on or matching rights, reflecting how clubs are structuring deals for young talent.
- Page is an England U20 international who won the EFL Apprentice of the Year and made about 18–21 senior appearances last season, meaning any move requires a transfer fee and gives Leicester negotiating leverage.
- If Leicester sells Page it would ease short-term financial pressure from their drop to League One and could set a pattern of academy sales, while the player stands to gain a pathway to a bigger club if terms satisfy all parties.