The relationship between three-time Fifa Ballon d'Or winner and head coach Luis Enrique is believed to have become untenable, with Chelsea reportedly waiting in the wings to trigger his €250 million release clause should they believe he wants to leave.
Madrid skipper Casillas, meanwhile, does not believe a move for the Argentine attacker - who scored in Barca's 5-0 thrashing of Elche on Thursday - would come from his side.
"No," the goalkeeper responded bluntly when asked if Madrid should sign Messi. "With the squad we have right now we're doing very well and we are achieving great things."
Casillas also defended Barcelona from many of their critics, who have suggested the club are in turmoil following the sacking of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, the continuing rumours surrounding Messi and performances on the pitch not living up to expectations.
"I do not think that Barca are in crisis," he said. "I don't think so. Honestly from what I have seen and how it is right now, people are speaking more about things other than them.
"In La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, I don't think they are in crisis. They are a few points behind in the league, they haven't been eliminated in the cup or the Champions League yet.
"They are alive in all three competitions and Real Madrid do not have a wide margin at the top of La Liga. It is tight."
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