Liga Portugal Overview

Newcastle United have completed the £25.7m signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga to strengthen their options between the posts. The 24-year-old international has agreed a five-year contract at St James' Park after the club triggered his release clause, joining up with the squad during their pre-season training camp in Spain.

Newcastle United are on the verge of officially confirming their fifth major signing of the summer transfer window after highly-rated goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek completed his medical in Spain. The Czech Republic international travelled to La Manga to finalise a £25.7m move from Sporting Braga, adding significant depth to the squad during a period of major structural transitions at the club.

Chelsea starlet Jesse Derry marked a memorable start to his loan spell with Sporting CP by scoring a sensational goal in a 2–0 pre-season victory over AS Monaco. The 19-year-old winger, who has joined the Portuguese side on a season-long loan, capped the moment by mimicking Cole Palmer's iconic 'cold' celebration.

Benfica have completed the signing of Jhon Duran from Al-Nassr on a season-long loan, with the financial details of the deal now confirmed. The former Aston Villa striker has outlined his ambitions after sealing a return to European football, but how much will the Portuguese giants actually pay?