Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 26 Jul 2026
Newcastle eye Braga keeper Hornicek with £29.5m release clause
Newcastle switch to Czech stopper after missing out on Trafford and Rushworth.
L. Horníček
player
Player
Lukas Hornicek
Position
Goalkeeper
Current club
Sporting Braga
Linked club
Newcastle United
Reported fee
£29.5m release clause
What happened. Newcastle United have turned their attention to Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, who has a £29.5m release clause, after failing to sign James Trafford and Carl Rushworth.
- Hornicek previously turned down a move to Hull City despite matched release clause.
- Benfica have also made enquiries for the Czech international.
- Newcastle could complete the deal quickly if all parties agree.
“The player himself, Hornicek, refused. There was a proposal from England, from the Premier League, but the player felt he shouldn’t go to that club.”
— António Salvador
Newcastle need a goalkeeper after missing out on Trafford and Rushworth this window.
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