Newcastle close in on £26million transfer in first move since Eddie Howe’s shock exit

NEWCASTLE are close to securing their first signing of the post-Eddie Howe era. Amid a turbulent summer on Tyneside, the Magpies are negotiating a fee with Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek according to reports. Czech shot stopper Hornicek has a £25.7m release clause at the Portuguese outfit, which Newcastle are expected to trigger. Braga's first choice...