Lukas Hornicek, a 23-year-old Czech Republic international goalkeeper for Braga, has drawn interest from several major European clubs, including Porto, Benfica, and Leeds. Inter also identified the player as a priority, but their initial exploratory approach did not succeed. It is reported that the Portuguese club considers Hornicek non-transferable and is demanding that any interested party pay his €30 million release clause in full, without any discount. Hornicek has one cap for the Czech Republic. He joined Braga in July 2023 and his current contract runs until 2028. He made 33 appearances in Liga Portugal in the 2025/2026 season. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €18 million.