Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Monday that Newcastle have made enquiries about Lukas Hornicek but have not lodged a formal offer and are still weighing a potential bid.
- Reports say Hornicek has a release clause of roughly £29.5–£30 million, which would set a clear price if a buying club and the player agree to move.
- Sporting Braga confirmed the player turned down a concrete approach from newly promoted Hull City after they tried to trigger his clause, and Benfica have also checked his availability.
- Hornicek, 24, recorded 12 clean sheets in 33 league games last season, posted a 69.2% save rate across the campaign, and made 55 appearances as Braga reached deep into European competition.
- Newcastle have already signed young keeper Ewen Jaouen but remain focused on landing an experienced No.1 after other targets moved out of reach, so any deal for Hornicek would be time sensitive before the window closes.