Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has played down the prospect of landing Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

Messi and director Eric Abidal's war of words has led to much speculation about the Argentine's future. He can leave for free at the end of the season, if he wants.

Sarri was asked about the forward.

"Leo is a Barcelona player," said Sarri, expressively.

"If I was a Barca director, I'd say 'What the hell does this Sarri want.' So I prefer not to answer the question."