Manchester United and FC Barcelona pursue key young talents

Manchester United continues its pursuit of Leicester City talent Louis Page. Despite failing to reach an agreement on transfer deadline day—where United reportedly offered £8 million plus add-ons against Leicester's demand for £10 million plus £2.5 million in add-ons—the club remains confident in securing the 18-year-old. Arsenal is also monitoring the player, but Page is reportedly drawn to United’s long-term vision and has family ties to Manchester.

Separately, FC Barcelona is working to secure the future of 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim. Following his successful pre-season and official debut against Rayo Vallecano, the club is in contact with his agent to increase his release clause. Currently set at €15 million, Barcelona aims to raise the figure to approximately €150 million to protect the asset from potential suitors.