Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature Lionel Messi's latest contract situation and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on April 4, 2017:
Lionel Messi to sign new deal next month
According to Cadena SER, FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi have started talks on a new deal with the player expected to put pen to paper in early May. Speculations have been rife in recent months over the Argentine's future, with his teammates Neymar and Luis Suarez expressing their desire for him to sign a new deal.
Pep Guardiola was recently interested in reuniting with his favourite player but Barcelona's president Josep Bartomeu had no plans of letting his star player leave.
Alexis Sanchez begins talks with two European heavyweights
The Chilean's growing bitterness at the Emirates is a well-known fact with his reluctance to sign a new contract clear evidence of that. RMC Sport has now reported that Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea's representatives have met with Alexis Sanchez's agent a number of times and personal terms have been agreed with both the parties.
The Telegraph also reports that Sanchez prefers a move to Chelsea as he wants to stay in London.
Also read: 5 reasons why Arsenal should sell Alexis Sanchez
Zlatan Ibrahimovic on his way to the Major League Soccer
Fox Deportes have released a special story in which they claim that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will join MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy in the summer after his one-year deal with Manchester United expires.
The Red Devils are yet to offer him a new deal but Jose Mourinho and the club are eager for him to stay. Meanwhile, ESPN has reported that his move to the United States is "50-50".
Manchester United identify David De Gea replacement
The Red Devils will look to sign Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak if current custodian, David De Gea moves to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are reported to be close to agreeing a deal with De Gea who is also eager to return to Spain.
Oblak was voted as the best keeper in the La Liga last season and has 15 clean sheets to his name this campaign. He is considered one of the best in Europe and may prove to be a brilliant buy for Manchester United. The 24-year-old Slovenian has an £85 million release clause in his contract according to Manchester Evening News.
