Nottingham Forest, Everton and Bournemouth Pursue Burnley's Maxime Esteve

Burnley will compete in the EFL Championship next season, but 23‑year‑old French player Maxime Esteve will not remain with the club. Nottingham Forest, Everton and Bournemouth have entered talks to sign him.

Esteve progressed through the youth system at Montpellier before joining Burnley. His development in France has attracted interest from several English clubs.

Burnley's relegation to the Championship means the club will lose a player who featured in their recent squad. The move is part of the club's expected turnover after dropping to the second tier.

Nottingham Forest, Everton and Bournemouth are all in contact with the player as they prepare for the upcoming season. Each club sees the Frenchman as a potential addition to their roster.

No financial terms or contract length have been disclosed for any prospective deal. The negotiations remain confidential at this stage.

The next weeks will determine whether Esteve stays at Burnley or moves to one of the interested clubs. All parties are expected to continue discussions ahead of the new campaign.