Pochettino blocking Chelsea midfielder from leaving

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino is blocking midfielder, Conor Gallagher from leaving the club this Summer

The midfielder is wanted by the likes of Newcastle United and Tottenham this summer but Pochettino is not keen on allowing him to go.

More players are expected to leave Stamford Bridge and among names of Blues stars who could still be sold by the club includes Gallagher but Pochettino does not want such a deal to happen. Gallagher made a combined total of 45 appearances for Chelsea in the last campaign, scoring three goals and making one assist.

Chelsea have been engaged in a massive squad clear-out this summer, with the likes of Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy all gone to different clubs in the Premier League and around the globe.