"Banzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period starting next season," said the source.

Messi terrorised the Socceroos and scored a sublime goal in a 2-1 win in the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, before going on to lift the trophy.

World Cup winner Lionel Messi's entourage has reportedly halted talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal as the Argentine looks set to rejoin Barcelona soon.

Lionel Messi is reportedly expected to sign for Saudi Club Al Hilal in a historic deal, with the club's officials currently in Paris, Saudi Gazette reported on Sunday.

Lionel Messi is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after their final match of the season on Saturday, the Ligue 1 champions said on social media.

Lionel Messi arrived in France to a hero's welcome, seen as the man who would deliver the Champions League for Paris Saint-Germain.

The game on June 15 at the 68,000-capacity Workers' Stadium is a rematch of Argentina and Australia's meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a French record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at Strasbourg.

On Saturday, World Cup winner Lionel Messi could become the most decorated footballer alongside former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski wants Lionel Messi back in the club this summer as the Argentine superstar’s contract with PSG is set to expire in June.

Al-Hilal president Fahd Bin Nafel refused to comment on the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, insisting his Saudi Arabian side is "more important than just one player", as fans clamour for the World Cup winner.

Lionel Messi’s future destination may be making headlines all around the globe, but the latest transfer saga in the world of football has followed the same half-baked pattern of transfer sagas in the past.

Messi's father Jorge has denied the reports and said nothing will be decided until the end of the season.

Lionel Messi is training with Paris St Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said on Monday, after the forward was suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session as a result.

Lionel Messi on Friday apologised for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia that led to Argentina's World Cup-winning captain being suspended by his club Paris Saint-Germain.

An emotional return to childhood club Barcelona along with a sensational move to the Saudi Pro League is on the cards for World Cup winner Lionel Messi as the Argentinian is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

According to the British daily The Telegraph, the Saudi Arabian government is preparing the most lucrative salary deal in the history of football to bring Lionel Messi to its Saudi Pro League this summer.

The source said that Argentina's World-Cup winning captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season, would be banned for "several days", while various media in France reported that he would be hit with a two-week suspension

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG in the summer and has been linked with former club Barcelona, along with MLS side Inter Miami.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski would love Lionel Messi to return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, he said on Tuesday.