1pm Transfer Talk Update: Angel di Maria, Andros Townsend, Mario Balotelli

Much of the UK is experiencing wet and windy conditions on Bank Holiday Monday, but football managers up and down the country won't mind as they busily try to finish their transfer business with just over a week of the window left.

Here, Sports Mole brings you the latest news and gossip. This lunchtime's headlines:

Angel di Maria: How to solve a problem like Manchester United Sports Mole assesses Manchester United's move for Angel di Maria and why potentially the money may have been better spent elsewhere.

Ossie Ardiles: 'Angel di Maria won't solve Manchester United's problems' Ossie Ardiles, meanwhile, believes that Di Maria will be a big hit in the Premier League, but he will not be the answer to all of Manchester United's problems.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur turn down Southampton's £12m Andros Townsend bid Tottenham Hotspur reportedly turn down a £12m offer from Southampton for Andros Townsend because they want to keep hold of the player.

Adel Taarabt: 'Mario Balotelli has grown up' Adel Taarabt says that former AC Milan teammate Mario Balotelli will show at Liverpool that he has grown up.

Gary McAllister: 'Mario Balotelli could split Liverpool dressing room' But ex-Liverpool player Gary McAllister fears that the arrival of the Italian could disrupt the dressing room at Anfield.

Alan Pardew not looking to buy British players Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says it is unlikely that he will buy British players if he is to make more additions to his squad.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche wants sensible transfer deals Sean Dyche insists that he will not break Burnley's financial structure to bring new players to Turf Moor.

Brentford accept bid from Wigan Athletic for midfielder Adam Forshaw Wigan Athletic finally have a bid accepted for Brentford Adam Forshaw after a prolonged pursuit of the midfielder.

Wolverhampton Wanderers to move for George Saville? Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder George Saville, according to a report.

Stay up to date with the latest news as it breaks with SM's live transfer blog here.