Transfer news LIVE: Barcola to Liverpool update, Arsenal's Alvarez pursuit, Rashford latest

Welcome to Mirror Football's transfer blog for Sunday, August 30.

Chelsea have, once again, been heavyweights in the transfer window, but their business may not be finished just yet. With Enzo Fernandez seemingly edging towards Manchester City, all eyes will be on how Xabi Alonso responds.

Arsenal may also be jolted into action again if their pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues to seemingly peter out. The same cannot be said of Liverpool's chase for Bradley Barcola, who appears to be edging towards a stunning move to the Emirates Stadium.

There continues to be uncertainty around Marcus Rashford, despite being re-integrated back into Manchester United by Michael Carrick.

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Marcus Rashford could make a move to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to The Independent.

Atletico Madrid have given Arsenal a transfer deadline to sign Julian Alvarez, according to Sky Sports. It's understood Alvarez recently held a five-hour meeting with his representatives to discuss his future.

Liverpool look set to make an interesting saving around Bradley Barcola. The deal looks set to be made up of a £106million guaranteed payment to Paris Saint-Germain with further add-ons of around £17m.

It's the end of the week, but it's not het the end of the transfer window. The market slams shuts at 11pm tomorrow and it looks set to have a dramatic climax.

There are many huge deals which appear to be close to completion and other sagas which are in the balance.