Russell Martin makes Louis Page stance clear amid Man United interest | OneFootball

"He's in the squad. Louis's a really fantastic young player," said Leicester manager Russell Martin. "It's the same situation as Harry [Souttar], until something comes in that is really brilliant for the club and player and everyone is happy, then Louis stays and he's in the squad."

He was speaking to Sky Sports News.

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign the 18-year-old, with Arsenal and Aston Villa also interested. The academy graduate has been with the first team since last year and is expected to play a key role in Leicester's League One season. Recent speculation raised fears he could follow Jeremy Monga out of the club.

"I obviously know their director of football [Jason Wilcox] at Manchester United very well after spending some time with him at Southampton. We haven't actually spoke on Louis because he probably knows what I'd say to him and tell him to go away!"

"I’m really enjoying working with him, he's a fantastic young player. We have a lot of them here, Bade Aluko, Jayden Joseph, Sammy Braybrooke, Will Alves, guys who have been playing throughout pre-season."

Sammy Braybrooke, Will Alves and Jayden Joseph all started the Carabao Cup win over Northampton Town last week. Martin said, "If they can't get an opportunity now in League One, to play and really establish themselves, they never will. So I hope we can give them lots of opportunities and that they take it."

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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