Braga 
- 11 August
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Will Lukas Hornicek leave Braga and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Newcastle's pursuit of Lukas Hornicek reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 84% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Lukas Hornicek (24).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Lukas Hornicek.
- The absence of key players at Newcastle who play in the same position as Lukas Hornicek increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Newcastle's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Nick Pope, Ewen Jaouen)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Ewen Jaouen, Nick Pope)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Way too many better competitors for position (Nick Pope, Ewen Jaouen)
Alternatives of Newcastle
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
63.1
63.1
|
Vladan Kovacevic |
 Norwich
|
€1.9M |
|
63.1
63.2
|
Lucas Chaves |
 Pana'kos
|
€0.8M |
|
63.1
67.8
|
Noel Törnqvist |
 Como
|
€1.6M |
|
63.0
65.9
|
Federico Ravaglia |
 Watford
|
€1.4M |
|
63.0
63.0
|
Juan Musso |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€2.1M |
|
62.9
63.4
|
Alex Palmer |
 Ipswich
|
€1.2M |
|
62.9
62.9
|
Tiago Volpi |
 RB Bragantino
|
€0.6M |
|
62.7
62.7
|
Timon Wellenreuther |
 Wolfsburg
|
€2.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 08-08-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 03-08-2026 | Report | |
| Abde Ezzalzouli | 29-07-2026 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 29-07-2026 | Report | |
| Rubén Vargas | 28-07-2026 | Report | |
| Oskar Pietuszewski | 27-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Larsson | 23-07-2026 | Report | |
| Franculino | 21-07-2026 | Report |
Lukas Hornicek
GK
Skill: 60.3
Pot: 67.7
Team
Newcastle
Newcastle
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€12.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€11M – €13.4M
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Who is Lukas Hornicek?
Lukas Hornicek (CZE) is a a sweeper keeper and currently plays for Newcastle. Lukas Hornicek is 24 years old (2002/07/13) and he is 198cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. Lukas Hornicek has also been used as a ball playing keeper.
Lukas Hornicek's current transfer value is between €11M and €13.4M. His last transfer was from Braga to Newcastle in 2026. Newcastle paid Braga €30M for Lukas Hornicek.
Lukas Hornicek latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
