Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Running To Recruit This Burnley Defender: Should Frank Go For Him? | OneFootball

Speaking on the Inside Track, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to recruit Burnley defender Maxime Esteve this summer. O’Rourke said,

“He’s a good player, Esteve – I’m not surprised the clubs are looking at him.

“Everton showed a lot of interest in him as well, now Tottenham are being mentioned as contenders for a signature if he leaves Burnley this summer.

“Spurs did try to sign him in the January window when he was doing so well; Burnley don’t want to lose Esteve, and they’ve put a £50million price tag on his head.

“I don’t think Spurs would go near that level to try and sign Esteve, but Burnley are in a really strong position to negotiate here.

“He’s under contract until 2029 and they can demand a substantial fee because of his contract – that price tag will probably scare off most clubs.

“I would be massively surprised if Burnley were to cash in on him in this window, unless it’s an offer that’s too good to turn down.”

Esteve’s Impressive Form In The EFL Championship

Esteve was a solid presence at the heart of Burnley’s defence in the previous campaign. The French talent participated in 48 matches for his current employers last season, scoring one goal in all competitions.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Maxime Esteve of Burnley during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Leeds United FC at Turf Moor on January 27, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

The 23-year-old proved himself to be one of the best centre-backs in the EFL Championship recently. Hence, it is no surprise that Tottenham are showing interest in signing him this off-season.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Go For Esteve?

Esteve is a solid tackler of the ball and can read the danger well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually clears his lines when the opposition are on the front foot and can even use his powerful 1.93m frame to win a few 50-50 aerial duels for his side.

The French centre-back performed at a high level in the Championship last season. However, there are some concerns over whether he would be able to make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League.

Esteve would add more bite and steel to Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s backline. At 23, he has his best years ahead of him which makes him a worthy target for Spurs to pursue in this transfer window. All in all, it makes sense for the North London club to go for a defender of Esteve’s skill set ahead of the new season.