Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has refused to answer the questions posed to him about the possible future of world class forward Lionel Messi, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

Messi was left out of the starting line up for the game against Real Sociedad for the weekend, and there are rumours that Enrique and Messi have fallen out, with their relationship deteriorating considerably in the last few months.

Messi and Enrique are apparently not even talking any more, a difficult situation for a manager and player who is supposed to be integral to Barca’s style of play.

The Catalan giants went on to lose that game 1-0 against former Manchester United manager David Moyes’ new club.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Messi, with Roman Abramovich apparently deciding that this calendar year will be the ideal time to bring the four-time Ballon d’Or winner to the Premier League.

They have supposedly put £200 million aside to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

When asked about a possible switch to Chelsea, Enrique replied: “I’m not the right person to answer that.”

Chelsea have reportedly approached Lionel Messi’s father to seek out interest in the player making a £200 million move to Stamford Bridge in the summer, as reported by the Daily Express.

There has been an incredible amount of speculation about Messi possibly leaving Barcelona, where he started his exceptional career, with the player’s reported falling out with manager Luis Enrique playing a key role in that decision.

Apparently, the four-time Ballon d’Or winner has told Barca’s board that they can either have him or the manager, with Enrique doing exactly the same with regards to Messi’s future.

Even if Enrique is ultimately sacked, the issue could still cause Messi to depart the Nou Camp in the near future.

Chelsea are thought to be lining up a £200 million move for him in the summer.

Reports in Spain suggest that Jose Mourinho’s side have contacted Jorge Messi, his father, to discuss a possible move.

Jorge’s influence could be used to swing Messi in Chelsea’s direction.