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Newcastle United completes fifth signing as summer spending surpasses £150m

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Newcastle United completes fifth signing as summer spending surpasses £150m

Summary

Newcastle United officially signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, marking their fifth acquisition of the summer transfer window. The club's spending has now exceeded £150m, with Hornicek joining from Sporting Braga for a reported £25.7m. Sporting Director Ross Wilson expressed satisfaction with added talent during pre-season training in Spain. Other recent signings include goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, winger Bazoumana Toure, midfielder Sean Steur, and midfielder Aladji Bamba. Hornicek, who became first choice for Braga and earned a clean sheet tally of 24 last season, is now looking to establish himself at Newcastle.

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By the Numbers

•Lukas Hornicek is Newcastle United's fifth summer signing.
•Newcastle's total spending this summer exceeds £150m.
•Hornicek signed a five-year contract after triggering a release clause.
•Other signings include Jaouen, Toure, Steur, and Bamba.
•Hornicek helped Braga reach the semi-finals of the Europa League last season.

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8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United Sporting Director reacts after summer spending passes £150m mark

What they're saying

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Newcastle United Sporting Director Ross Wilson has been reacting after the club took their summer spending beyond the £150m mark. Monday morning seeing confirmation that Lukas Hornicek has signed for NUFC.
— Yahoo Sports

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