Burnley are pushing to secure a deal to sign Montpellier centre-back Maxime Esteve in the ongoing winter transfer window, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Burnley are sitting 19th in the Premier League table and are five points off safety at the moment.
Vincent Kompany is desperate to bring in reinforcements and boost his team’s chances of surviving in the Premier League.
Burnley have had defensive issues this season and the Belgian is pushing to bring in a centre-back before the end of the transfer window.
It has been claimed that the Clarets are working on a deal to get their hands on Montpellier defender Esteve.
The 21-year-old Frenchman has been impressive in Ligue 1 this season with Montpellier and is being seen as a top defensive talent in France.
His performances have piqued the interest of Burnley who are pushing to take him to Turf Moor in the ongoing window.
The negotiations are under way between the two clubs and Burnley are working hard behind the scenes to get a deal over the line.
The France Under-21 international has made 60 senior appearances for Montpellier and has the versatility to play as a left-back as well.
