Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has quashed speculation linking him to Barcelona by saying he's near a new deal with his current club.
Dybala was Juventus' leading scorer in all competitions last season and agent Gustavo Mascardi said in June that Barcelona offered the Serie A champions a chance to double their money on the 22-year-old.
And while Dybala says he would like to play with Lionel Messi, he said their time together with Argentina is enough for now.
"What the papers say about Barcelona is senseless," he told Tyc Sports. "The market is closed and I am close to a contract renewal with Juventus.
"Playing with Leo Messi is a dream come true, just like playing alongside Gigi Buffon -- the best goalkeeper in the history of football."
Dybala, who joined up with the Argentina squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Paraguay, said his club experience has helped him internationally as well.
"Being a first choice at Juve made me grow both on and off the field," he said. "This is fundamental and is why I am here in the Argentina squad too.
"What they ask of me at Juventus is more or less the same as I am called to do with the Seleccion. The only difference is the tactical system.
"Juventus are accustomed to facing teams who clam up and defend, so they are difficult to face, but with Gonzalo Higuain it's easier because he draws other defenders away and frees up more space for me."