1pm Transfer Talk Update: Mario Balotelli, Angel di Maria, Georgios Samaras

With transfer news and speculation intensifying, Sports Mole has selected the latest stories emerging from the world of football.

Friday afternoon's headlines:

Balotelli to undergo Liverpool medical AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli will move a step closer to joining Liverpool today when he travels to England to undergo a medical.

Van Gaal not interest in Di Maria? Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has reportedly decided against making a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Angel di Maria.

Samaras joins West Brom Former Celtic striker Georgios Samaras has completed a move to West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer.

Carroll makes Swansea switch Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Carroll has moved to Swansea City on a season-long loan deal.

Fulham sign Boca defender Fulham have signed Boca Juniors defender Tiago Casasola on a three-year contract.

Celtic chasing Scepovic? Celtic have reportedly made a £2.5m move for Sporting Gijon forward Stefan Scepovic.

Spence signs for MK Dons Former West Ham United defender Jordan Spence has penned a one-year deal with MK Dons.