Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterNewcastle United are pushing on at full pelt in the transfer window despite the sudden departure of manager Eddie Howe.The Magpies are set to appoint Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle as Howes successor but theres work still to do on the squad with three weeks to go before the start of the Premier League season.Jaissle will inherit new signings Bazoumana Toure, Aladji Bamba, Sean Steur and Ewan Jaouen, each a big investment in his own right but none of whom are over the age of 20.Newcastle look to put transfer troubles behind them with goalkeeper signingAnthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have both been sold this summer, adding to Newcastles spending power but leaving them with serious remedial work to do in whats left of the transfer window.The potential sale of captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal would only pile on the pressure even further and Newcastles woes have been exacerbated by a series of missed transfer targets, but the goalkeeper position looks close to a resolution. You may like Who is Matthias Jaissle? New Newcastle United boss revealed after Eddie Howe bombshell Newcastle United agree �23m fee for Ajax wonderkid: report Alan Shearer reacts to 'strange' Newcastle United decision following Eddie Howe exit The Magpies were one of a handful of Premier League sides credited with an interest in Parma stopper Zion Suzuki. His future was on hold for the World Cup and the Japanese international is understood to be on the cusp of a move to Juventus.Czech Republic goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek is to become Jaissles first choice after Newcastle agreed with Portuguese side Braga to activate his release clause.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Newcastle have agreed to meet Horniceks 30 million (�24.5m / $34.3m) release clause, with the move now advancing towards completion as the Magpies continue their summer overhaul between the posts, reports Graeme Bailey for TEAMtalk.We understand that Newcastles recruitment team have been monitoring the 24-year-old for well over a year, identifying him as one of Europes most promising young goalkeepers as they planned a major revamp of their goalkeeping department.Horniceks impending arrival will pave the way for long-serving goalkeeper Nick Pope to leave St James Park. What to read next Newcastle United close to sealing Bazoumana Toure signing with medical set: report Newcastle United announce major acquisition ahead of summer transfer window This is the real reason Eddie Howe has left Newcastle, not embarrassing pre-season friendly defeat Hornicek joined Braga as a junior after a successful trial, quickly ascending to first team football. He played 17 league matches in 2024-25 but last season was his real breakthrough thanks to 33 league appearances and an ever-present campaign as Braga reached the semi-finals of the Europa League.The 24-year-old has represented Czech Republic at every age-group level from under-16 upwards and was given his senior debut in their win against Kosovo in the build-up to World Cup 2026.Hornicek was named in Miroslav Koubeks squad but didnt feature in the tournament, which ended in abject disappointment thanks to two defeats and a draw.Newcastles Premier League schedule gets underway with home game against Liverpool on Sunday, August 23.TOPICSNewcastle UnitedBragaPremier LeagueChris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
