'Absolutely no doubts': Emile Heskey says Man Utd target Louis Page can step up to the Premier League
Former Premier League star Emile Heskey believes Leicester City midfielder Louis Page can step up to the English top-flight with Manchester United or Arsenal in future. The 18-year-old was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer.
United had the upper hand over Arsenal in the pursuit, but a deal did not materialise. In an exclusive interview with 10bet, Heskey said that he has 'absolutely no doubts' about whether Page can make the step up to the Premier League with United or Arsenal.
He added that the youngster is a 'fantastic' ball-playing midfielder, but feels he should stay with the Foxes to develop further before considering a move to one of those clubs. Heskey said: "Can Louis Page make the step up to the Premier League?
I have absolutely no doubts about it. He's a player that can step up to the Premier League [with Man Utd or Arsenal].
He's a fantastic athlete, he's a fantastic ball player, and it's great to see Leicester still producing players like that. The reality is, going to Man United or Arsenal as an 18-year-old, you're not going to be playing the same minutes that you are going to be playing at Leicester.
You're going to be playing with better players, which will enhance you as well, but that first-team football and the pressures and the demands that come with that, even in League One, is great for a young footballer's development. He'll play a lot of games this season, and that's what he needs.
Page has a long road ahead to prove his credentials The England Under-20 international had his breakout season with the Foxes in the Championship last term. He is now playing in the English third tier with the east Midlands side.
Page has had a good start to the season with three assists in eight appearances. He has impressed with his distribution, completing 88 percent of his passes as a holding midfielder.
The teenager has likewise caught the eye with his recovery pace and duel-winning ability, but there is a huge gap in quality between League One and the Premier League. United are likely to return for Page at the turn of the year."