Manchester United have not given up on signing 18-year-old Louis Page from Leicester City, despite failing to finalize a deal on the final day of the summer transfer window. The club had been focusing heavily on strengthening their midfield this summer, bringing in players like Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba. Talks about acquiring Page had begun back in August, as the young English Under-20 international has been widely regarded as one of the most promising talents playing outside the Premier League. He was even named the EFL Apprentice of the Year last season, highlighting his potential. On the last day of the transfer window, United were in active discussions with Leicester City, offering £8 million plus additional incentives. There was also consideration for a loan arrangement that would allow Page to stay at Leicester for the rest of the season. However, Leicester reportedly wanted £10 million plus £2.5 million in add-ons, a price United were unwilling to meet. Despite this, Page played a key role in Leicester’s victory over Plymouth that same day, further showcasing his abilities. According to the Manchester Evening News, the dialogue between United and Leicester has not completely closed, with hopes that a deal might still be reached. Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Page, which has raised concerns at Old Trafford. However, the report suggests that Page is drawn to the long-term vision and development pathway that United have presented to him, as well as the presence of family in Manchester. While United focused on their midfield, they did not make any last-minute signings at left-back, a position where they have been in need of reinforcement. The club spent £150 million on their midfield rebuild, but they were outspent significantly by rivals such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Chelsea, who all invested at least £100 million in single-player transfers. Despite the financial disparity, United’s interim coach, Michael Carrick, expressed satisfaction with the club’s transfer activities. “We went into the window wanting to come out stronger from the group that we had last season, and we’ve definitely added to that,” Carrick said in a press conference. He emphasized that the club was working within its financial constraints and believed they had made the most of their resources. “I think for what we’ve spent, we’ve certainly made the most of it, without a shadow of a doubt. So, largely pretty happy, yeah.”