Leicester City midfielder Louis Page has made clear his preference to join Manchester United rather than Arsenal during the current transfer window.
The Athletic reports that the 18-year-old favour a move to Old Trafford despite the Gunners also registering strong interest in the young Englishman.
Manchester United have already bolstered their midfield this summer by recruiting Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, but are pushing for a third addition.
The Red Devils view Page in the same category as Ayden Heaven, who slotted straight into the first-team squad following his arrival from Arsenal last year.
Page spent last season operating as a number eight for Leicester in the Championship, making 18 appearances and catching the eye with his box-to-box ability.
United’s current central midfield options include Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Andrey Santos and Tielemans, with Bruno Fernandes operating exclusively as a number 10 under manager Michael Carrick.
With Mount carrying an injury-prone record, Page likely sees a realistic pathway to minutes in cup competitions and beyond during the short term at United.
At Arsenal, such opportunities would be far more limited given the level of competition across the midfield positions at the Emirates Stadium.
Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle United, is set to partner Declan Rice in the centre, with Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly providing fierce competition behind them.
Arsenal won the Premier League title last campaign and are expected to continue challenging for silverware under Mikel Arteta, meaning squad rotation may remain limited.
United still need to agree a suitable transfer fee with Leicester, who were relegated to the third tier of English football and will not sell cheaply.
Leicester sold 17-year-old Jeremy Monga to Manchester City for £10 million plus add-ons earlier this summer, setting a benchmark for what they may demand for Page.
Given Page is a first-team player with proven Championship experience, the Foxes will likely seek a similar or even higher package for their coveted midfielder.