JUST IN: Todd Boehly blocked major Premier League rival from signing Chelsea star
According to The Times via Metro, Chelsea prevented Newcastle United from acquiring Conor Gallagher because the Blues see Eddie Howe’s team as a legitimate Premier League contender.
Following the Public Investment Fund’s takeover of Newcastle United, the team went from being a relegation battler to a legitimate title contender.
Newcastle advanced to the EFL Cup final with a win over Southampton on Tuesday night. The Magpies have only lost once in the Premier League all year.
On the day of the transfer deadline, Newcastle United made a move for Gallagher, but the Blues had no interest in negotiating a transfer for him.