Dortmund and Manchester United tight race for Bellingham‑type Louis Page
In the stands of the King Power Stadium, while Leicester were playing Stockport County, scouts from Borussia Dortmund and representatives from Manchester United observed the 18‑year‑old midfield talent who is already being compared to Jude Bellingham. The battle for the top talent has already begun.
BVB has entered the fight for one of England's most talented young midfielders. The race for the top talent Louis Page of Leicester City is already in full swing. Borussia Dortmund hopes to once again convince a great talent to make a move to Germany.
Louis Page: an emerging English talent
The 18‑year‑old Louis Page is considered one of the biggest talents of his generation in England. He has already been compared to Jude Bellingham and won last season the EFL Apprentice of the Year award, which honors the best young player in the English Football League. As FootballTransfers reports, citing information from TEAMtalk, Dortmund sees him as the next Bellingham.
In the current season, Page has already made seven appearances for Leicester. He was especially impressive in the 4‑3 victory over Stockport County, where he provided two assists. The player is also an English U19 international and shares the team with Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha.
Manchester United has also been in the race since the summer and has already done a lot of groundwork. Representatives of the club from Old Trafford were present in the stands of the Friday match between Leicester and Stockport County and believe they are in a good position. The English club remains a promising candidate for the transfer.
Dortmund's argument: proven development of English talents
Dortmund can point to a long‑standing record of success in developing young English players. This path was followed by Jude Bellingham and later also by his brother Jobe. BVB hopes that this history will be an important argument in the poker for Page.
The scouts from Borussia Dortmund were sent to the Friday match between Leicester and Stockport County, while representatives from Manchester United also sat in the stands. Both clubs are watching the 18‑year‑old player closely in order to gain the upper hand in the transfer race. The competition could make the situation for the English considerably more complicated.
If Dortmund can convince the player, a move to Germany could decisively shape the 18‑year‑old talent's career. At the same time, this would further fuel the battle for the top talent between BVB and Man United.