Newcastle eye Braga keeper Hornicek with £29.5m release clause

Newcastle switch to Czech stopper after missing out on Trafford and Rushworth.

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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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