Spurs near deal with freshly-promoted player after proposal, says media account

Tottenham Hotspur Eyeing Burnley Defender Maxime Esteve

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in talks to sign Burnley defender Maxime Esteve, according to French outlet L'Equipe. The north London club, known for their interest in players who have excelled in the Championship, are looking to bolster their squad after finishing just one place above the relegation zone in the previous season.

Maxime Esteve, a France youth international, won promotion to the Premier League last season with Burnley, contributing significantly to their defensive record. Alongside CJ Egan-Riley and James Trafford, Esteve helped Burnley concede just 16 goals in 46 games.

Spurs are already well-stocked in central defence, which could make competition for minutes for Esteve tough. However, the club's interest in the defender remains ongoing. In the winter window, Spurs reportedly offered around €24m for Esteve, but Burnley reportedly demanded €35m. With Spurs now able to offer Champions League football, they may find it difficult to resist Spurs' advances.

It's worth noting that Spurs have already secured permanent deals for defenders Kota Takai, Luka Vuskovic, and Kevin Danso. The club's acquisition of players like Archie Gray and Djed Spence from the Championship further highlights their interest in signing players who have excelled in that league.

Meanwhile, Burnley might use Esteve as a bargaining chip for their survival, as he is highly rated by Spurs and they have already lost Egan-Riley to Marseille and might lose Trafford as well. The player Tottenham Hotspur are trying to re-sign, who was promoted to the Premier League two seasons ago, is João Palhinha.

With Thomas Frank replacing Ange Postecoglou in the Spurs dugout, the club is looking to make some strategic moves in the transfer market. The potential signing of Maxime Esteve could be one of those moves, as they aim to strengthen their defence and improve their performance in the upcoming season.

As the transfer window progresses, the fate of Maxime Esteve remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear: Tottenham Hotspur are keen on the defender and are willing to offer Champions League football to secure his services. The negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue, and fans will eagerly await the outcome.