Liverpool competes with Chelsea and Crystal Palace for Burnley defender Esteve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly in a three-way battle to sign Burnley defender Maxime Esteve during the summer transfer window. Esteve, a 24-year-old center-back, has impressed with his performances for Burnley, playing 36 matches last season without scoring. His current contract runs until 2030, complicating a potential transfer. The Merseyside club faces competition from Chelsea and Crystal Palace for his services.
- •Maxime Esteve has been a key player for Burnley in the previous season.
- •Esteve's contract with Burnley expires in 2030.
- •Liverpool is vying against Chelsea and Crystal Palace for Esteve.
- •The defender is seen as a potential replacement for Ibrahima Konate.
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"In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are locked in a three-way battle for Burnley defender Maxime Esteve. It has been stated that the Reds would have to compete with Che...
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