Tottenham are in discussion with Burnley over the signing of defender Maxime Esteve
It looks like new Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is being handed the tools that he needs to rebuild the squad after a disastrous previous Premier League campaign.
Daniel Levy is loosening his purse strings with a £55million deal for Mohammed Kudus agreed with West Ham. The Lilywhites have also triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause in his contract at City Ground after holding direct talks with Nottingham Forest on Thursday. The English playmaker is set to undergo his medical at N17 on Friday.
The potential acquisitions of Kudus and Gibbs-White will strengthen Spurs’ midfield and attacking ranks ahead of the new campaign. In addition, Tottenham are also scouring the market for defensive reinforcements amid Cristian Romero’s uncertain future. As per recent reports, the North Londoners have revived their interest in Burnley defender Maxime Esteve.
Tottenham ‘open talks’ with Burnley to sign Maxime Esteve
Tottenham ‘open talks’ with Burnley to sign Maxime Esteve
Maxime Esteve was the subject of a €24m bid from Spurs in closing stages of the January transfer window, but the offer was turned down by Burnley, who wanted to keep him for their promotion bid. The decision turned out to be the right one as the Frenchman helped the Clarets achieve automatic promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Burnley slap £50million price tag on Maxime Esteve
Now, according to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, newly-promoted Burnley have slapped a £50million price tag on Esteve in an attempt to fend off Tottenham. As a result, Spurs want the 23-year-old to push for a transfer to White Hart Lane in order to be able to sign him for closer to the £30million fee they feel he should cost.
The Montpellier-born talent established himself as one of the first names on Scott Parker’s teamsheet, catching the eye with his physicality, reading of the game, technical ability and leadership skills. He had a vital role in ensuring Burnley enjoyed the best defensive record in the Championship, as Parker’s side conceded a measly 16 goals across 46 games on their way to collecting 100 points.
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The aforementioned report adds Spurs are not the only club keen on Esteve. Crystal Palace and Everton – along with reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich – have also been keeping tabs on Burnley’s defensive wall.
Indeed, £50million is a lot for a defender who has had just minimal exposure in the Premier League during Burnley’s relegation campaign in 2023/24. Such a hefty price tag is proving to be a stumbling block for the Europa League winners, and if the Lancashire-based outfit do not lower their demands, Tottenham must end discussions over Esteve and move onto other targets to reinforce their backline.