Mauricio Pochettino says he is not involved in Conor Gallagher decision as Chelsea star faces uncertain future

Mauricio Pochettino admits he knows nothing about Conor Gallagher’s future at Chelsea.

The midfielder is a major talking point heading into the summer, with his contract with the club entering its final 12 months.

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With Chelsea under pressure to balance their books, selling Gallagher could be an attractive option for the club’s hierarchy.

This is because a sale for the academy graduate is marked as “pure profit” as they seek to comply with profit and sustainability rules.

On the pitch, Gallagher has been one of Chelsea’s top stars this season making 46 appearances in all competitions.

He provided the assist for the opening goal, scored by Trevoh Chalobah, in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday night.

Wearing the captain’s armband 23 times this season, it is clear how much Gallagher is valued by Pochettino, but according to the Argentina boss the final decision on the midfielder’s future will not be his.

Asked about his future, Pochettino explained: “I’m not involved. I don’t know anything.”

On his importance, he added: “You can see it. My starting XI, the whole season, he’s always been there, in all circumstances, he’s always there.

“I’m not involved in the decision. It’s a situation they have to sort out between the club and the player.”

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Pochettino’s comments come after Chelsea boosted their hopes of an unlikely finish in the European places with victory over their London rivals.

The victory moved the Blues to within three points of the Premier League top six, while Spurs are seven points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa having played a game less.