Newcastle Agrees £25.7m Deal for Lukas Hornicek
Newcastle United have agreed to sign Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m (€30m), activating the goalkeeper's release clause. The Magpies are now discussing payment terms with the Portuguese club. Hornicek, a 24-year-old Czech international, has emerged as one of Europe's most highly-rated goalkeepers following an impressive season with Braga. He kept 24 clean sheets in 55 appearances and has also performed well in European competitions. Newcastle are set to make Hornicek their first-choice goalkeeper, with Ewen Jaouen viewed as a long-term option.11 sourcesSee all sources