Everton in hunt to sign Burnley star Maxime Esteve amid ‘shock’ transfer news
Maxime Esteve could be on his way out of Burnley in the summer transfer window with Everton one of the clubs hoping to secure his signature.
With the Toffees seemingly having secured Premier League safety this term and with new owners at the helm, the end of the current campaign could certainly bring better times for the Blues.
With that in mind, David Moyes‘ side are said to be keen on securing the services of centre-back Esteve from Burnley.
Everton to face competition for Esteve
Although Everton are looking to secure the services of the defender in the summer window, getting him on a contract may not be an easy deal to strike.
Should Burnley fail to achieve promotion to the top flight this season, it is said that Esteve will definitely be on the move.
However, according to Alan Nixon (2 March), scouts from AC Milan have made a “shock” trip to the North-West in order to have a look at the 22-year-old ahead of the conclusion of the campaign.
Crystal Palace are also said to have shortlisted the Frenchman ahead of the summer window meaning a battle could be in order to secure his services.
Esteve good business for Everton in the summer
The fact that the young defender is being eyed up by clubs like AC Milan indicates the talent that he has and the Toffees would do well to secure his services.
| Appearances | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.7% |
| Duels won | 61.5% |
| Recoveries | 123 |
Moyes is keen to strengthen his side in the summer window as he looks to push forward significantly with the Toffees next term, pulling far away from any thoughts of a relegation battle.
Furthermore, with the move to Bramley-Moor Dock in the summer too, a new era will certainly be underway in Merseyside which will require new players to join the project.
There is a focus on defensive solidity at Everton and given Burnley have shown exactly the same priorities this season, the youngster would surely fit in to the system perfectly.
The fact that Esteve’s future with Burnley rests so heavily on promotion to the Premier League shows just how vital survival for the Blues is this term as it unlocks the ability to compete for different kinds of players.
Whether the Merseyside outfit can secure this addition will have to be seen in the summer but the fact that Moyes and his team are shortlisting already shows that there is certainly going to be a solid plan in place for the window.