Jamie Carragher rips apart Chelsea's 'mess' of a ownership over potential Conor Gallagher sale

Jamie Carragher has called out Chelsea's ownership over the potential sale of star player Conor Gallagher next month.

Gallagher has been the subject of intense transfer speculation as the January transfer window approaches.

He's been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge despite featuring in 22 games in all competitions this season.

The 23-year-old, who played 35 league games last season, has even donned the captain's armband in the absence of Reece James.

Tottenham and Newcastle United are potential suitors as they monitor the midfielder's situation ahead of the transfer window reopening on January 1.

Having been one of Mauricio Pochettino standout performers this campaign, Carragher can't understand the decision to sanction his transfer away from Chelsea.

The Liverpool legend reckons Gallagher has been Chelsea's best player this season - along with Cole Palmer.

He also branded Todd Boehly's regime a 'mess' in a damning post on social media.

On X, he wrote: "Gallagher has been Chelsea’s best player this season along with Cole Palmer, this just shows what a mess the new ownership have made at the club.

"Selling an academy player because it helps with FFP."

Gallagher has been Chelsea’s best player this season along with Cole Palmer, this just shows what a mess the new ownership have made at the club.

Selling an academy player because it helps with FFP 😫 https://t.co/efsnSec7QS

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) December 30, 2023

Gallagher's current deal is up at the end of next season, but he's confident of signing a new contract.

Asked about his contract situation, he replied: "I’m sure that will get sorted out, everyone knows Chelsea is my club and I love playing for them.

"The fans are brilliant and I’m loving right now and I’m sure it will get itself sorted out."

On Chelsea's summer spending spree, he added: "A lot was going on in the summer, a big transition in the club, a lot of players coming in, a lot of players leaving.

"I was lucky enough to stay and be a part of the manager’s plans, whatever he wants me to do I have been doing and I will keep working as hard as possible for him.

"It was a crazy period in terms of ins and outs at Chelsea and I had conversations with the manager and he expressed that he liked me as a player and I was in his plans and I was really happy with that."