Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with a move for the Burnley defender Maxime Esteve.
According to Football Insider, they are in talks to sign the 23-year-old, and he will cost around £50 million this summer. Burnley have no intention of letting him leave for cheap, and they will demand a substantial amount of money.
Esteve is a long-term target for Spurs
Pete O’Rourke claimed: “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.”
Can Tottenham afford Maxime Esteve?
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay up. They need more quality and depth in the defensive unit, especially with Cristian Romero facing an uncertain future at the club. He has been linked with multiple top clubs.
The South American defender is reportedly open to a new challenge, and Tottenham will need to replace him adequately if he moves on. Esteve was outstanding in the Championship for Burnley last season, and he was chosen as the club’s player of the season. He was instrumental in their push for promotion.
There is no doubt that he has the qualities to thrive in the Premier League, and he could be an important player for Tottenham as well. However, the asking price is a major blow for any club hoping to sign him. Although he is a quality player, £50 million is a lot of money.
Tottenham will need to improve other areas of their squad, and they could easily be priced out of a move for the French defender. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. Burnley might need to be more reasonable with their demands in order for the move to go through.