Manchester United are confident of winning the race to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, despite growing competition from several Premier League rivals.
The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after young talents in English football after coming through the Foxes’ youth academy system.
Page made his first-team debut last year and has since progressed from a rotational option to a regular starter for Leicester this season.
In five League One appearances, the midfielder has already registered three assists, highlighting his creative quality at a young age.
Manchester United came close to signing Page during the summer transfer window, but a move ultimately fell through before the deadline passed.
United scouts attended Leicester’s recent match against Stockport County, where Page registered two assists in a 4-3 victory for his side.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United and Sunderland were also represented at that Stockport fixture, underlining the widespread interest in the teenager.
The competition does not stop there, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all previously credited with interest in the promising Leicester youngster.
Borussia Dortmund’s presence in the running signals that Page’s growing reputation has extended well beyond English football into continental Europe.
Despite the fierce competition, United remain confident that the groundwork laid during the summer transfer window keeps them best positioned to secure his signature.
Leicester manager Russell Martin has made clear his desire to retain the player unless a significant offer lands at the club’s door.
Martin said: “But no, until something comes in that is really brilliant for the club, the player, and everyone is happy, then Louis stays, and he’s in the squad.”
Martin’s stance means any interested club will need to table a compelling bid to convince Leicester to part with one of their most exciting prospects.
For United, Liverpool, or Everton, landing Page could represent one of the shrewdest pieces of young talent recruitment in the current transfer market.