Tottenham “In talks” for defender but Burnley hold firm on £50m fee
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Maxime Esteve and Marcus Edwards of Burnley pose for a photo with the Sky Bet Championship runners up trophy, after the teams 3-1 victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Millwall FC at Turf Moor on May 03, 2025 in Burnley, England.
Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Burnley centre-back Maxime Esteve is heating up, but Give Me Sport reports that negotiations are already running into trouble.
Burnley’s valuation of the French defender is proving to be a major obstacle for the north London club as they look to reshape their squad under new head coach Thomas Frank.
“Tottenham have been locked in talks over a move for Esteve, according to GMS sources, but Burnley’s demands are proving to be a significant stumbling block as the newly-promoted ...