Manchester United are in talks with Leicester over Louis Page, and getting a deal over the line is described as potentially tight on Tuesday afternoon, according to Simon Stone.
The discussions amount to active contact between the clubs but fall short of any agreement. No details on the proposed terms, fee or contract structure were given in the reporting.
The description of the timing points to limited room to complete the negotiating and administrative steps required, raising the prospect that any move could hinge on how quickly the talks progress.
Salinas move not expected
Separately, the report indicates United are not expected to mount a late attempt to sign Jorge Salinas, narrowing their immediate focus to the Page discussions rather than widening targets at this stage.
As things stand, talks indicate intent and dialogue but do not confirm that the clubs have settled a fee or that personal terms have been agreed, nor that a transfer will definitely follow.
The situation remains live and could shift quickly if the parties bridge any remaining gaps and move with sufficient speed; equally, the tight timeframe means it may fall short without further progress.