Maxime Esteve: Stats show Burnley star is perfect fit for Everton identity, summer swoop surely no-brainer

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The centre-back has been one of the more promising performers for Burnley amid their disappointing campaign, which has seen them relegated well before the end of the Premier League season. Everton are in the market for new defenders this summer, with that area of their squad lacking depth this term, and stats show that Esteve would be a perfect fit for David Moyes’ group. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future.

VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Maxime Esteve superior to Michael Keane and Jake O’Brien in key areaMoyes’ men have made great strides on the pitch this season, as the prospect of European qualification has remained on the table for them right into the final stages of the campaign. Everton’s current centre-back options all read the game well and bring significant aerial prowess, and for that reason, Esteve would surely be an ideal option to slot into their ranks.

Esteve a more affordable option than Everton’s other centre-back targetsFootball Insider revealed on Friday that Everton may find it difficult to make moves for John Stones and Ben White this summer, due to the wages that both stars are likely to demand. The Toffees are likely to try to make a significant financial commitment to secure Jack Grealish again for next term, and that is likely to mean that cost-effective options may need to be taken elsewhere.Esteve would be a more realistic centre-back target for the Merseysiders, and he would surely welcome the chance to stay in the Premier League rather than return to the Championship.