Louis Page was inches away from securing a Man Utd move on deadline day, and now he’s just been handed a 4-0 defeat by Oxford. ...
**Louis Page was inches away from securing a Man Utd move on deadline day, and now he’s just been handed a 4-0 defeat by Oxford. **
The unexpected story of deadline day at Man Utd was Louis Page, as the club spent the whole day negotiating with Leicester City.
Ultimately, Ineos walked away over a few million, but they are expected to revisit the deal as soon as they can, since Page wants to join.
After Leicester’s 4-0 defeat to Oxford, at home, no less, Man Utd fans had a clear message for the player.
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With the club still interested in Page, it looks like a matter of when, and not if, he arrives at Old Trafford.
Knowing the importance of the youngster to the side, United even mooted a loan-back proposal that would see him spend the rest of the season with the Foxes.
However, having seen Leicester drop from one limp defeat to another, fans are urging Utd and Ineos to bring Page to the club as soon as possible.
Page continues to shine for Leicester, but there’s only so much a youngster can do for a team in free fall before his own stock falls.
“Even if we complete the Louis Page signing, loaning him back to Leicester doesn’t seem very appealing. That’s a club in freefall. Much rather sort out a Championship loan or keep him with the senior squad,” said one fan.
Another expressed regret, writing, “We couldn’t save Louis Page from this situation!” reacting to Leicester conceding the fourth against Oxford.
“Hours away from Man Utd, now trudging away slowly as his team concede a fourth,” said another fan, expressing sympathy over his situation.
A fourth blamed Ineos for this predicament, writing, “Ineos are so useless. Couldn’t even sign a League One player,” as another agreed, “Penny-pinching will never get you anywhere.”
A poor touch from Page contributed to one of the goals. A fan remarked, “Loads of potential but clearly not ready for Man Utd. Don’t send him back to Leicester though.”
“Sending him back to Leicester in January will be a very expensive handshake,” agreed another fan, urging the club to change plans.
Ultimately, Leicester are not a club conducive to player development right now, especially for someone who is in the middle of transfer rumours and could have his commitment questioned.
United have seemingly missed the boat on this one, and will need to think carefully about how to proceed in January.
Getting him out of Leicester needs to be the main priority.
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