Newcastle United are among a growing group of clubs monitoring Leicester City midfielder Louis Page after the 18-year-old impressed in the Foxes’ 4-3 League One win away to Stockport County.
Newcastle representatives were reported to be present at Edgeley Park as Page registered two official assists in Leicester’s victory. He set up Liam Cullen’s opening goal and played a key role in the move that led to John Lundstram’s late winner.
Page’s performance attracted widespread scouting interest. Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, Sunderland and Manchester United were also reported to have had representatives at the match, while Borussia Dortmund were among the overseas clubs credited with monitoring him. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have previously been linked with the England youth international.
Transfer position
Detail Reported position
Player Louis Page
Club Leicester City
Age 18
Contract Until 2029
Newcastle’s status Monitoring; no formal bid reported
Previous bid Manchester United reportedly had an offer of about €12m rejected
Leicester valuation About €14m guaranteed, potentially rising to €18m with add-ons
Leicester are in a strong negotiating position. Page joined the club in 2025 and is contracted through 2029, while his increasing first-team role has heightened interest in his development. He has made 28 senior appearances for Leicester and was named Championship Apprentice of the Season in 2025-26.
Why clubs are watching
Page has made an encouraging start to the League One season, recording three assists in his first five league appearances. Against Stockport, he completed four key passes and earned an 8.6 match rating after playing the full 90 minutes.
Leicester manager Russell Martin has praised the midfielder’s potential, describing him as “a really fantastic young player.” His ability to progress the ball, operate between midfield lines and contribute creatively has led to comparisons with Jude Bellingham in some reports, although that comparison should be treated as an assessment rather than an established benchmark.
For Newcastle, Page fits the profile of a high-upside young English midfielder, but the club face heavy competition and a potentially significant fee for a player yet to complete a full senior season. At present, the evidence supports scouting interest—not an advanced transfer pursuit.
