Some more transfer gossip for you..

• Representatives of Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea are increasingly confident the 24 -year-old Spain international will join Real Madrid by the end of the transfer window. (Daily Mirror) , external
• Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi, 28, is wanted by Turkish club Besiktas. (Daily Mirror) , external

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Jordan Stewart has worked as a kitchen porter, domestic cleaner and labourer.

The former Glentoran striker also worked in a health spa, but is now realising his dream of playing professional football at Swindon Town.

In an interview with BBC Wiltshire charting his rise to prominence, he reveals he was washing dishes in a hospital kitchen when he heard news of his move to the League One club.

"I got the call and had to get out of work early so I could get a flight to sign," said Stewart.

Charlton Athletic  head coach Guy Luzon is considering offering a deal to winger  Jermaine Pennant,  who is currently training with the Addicks. 

The former Liverpool and Stoke player, 32, has been a free agent since leaving Wigan at the end of last season. 

"He has a lot of experience. We will see and take a decision," Luzon told BBC London 94.9.

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BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent in Monaco

Mark Poyser
BBC Wales football reporter

Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has been talking to the BBC's Football Focus about a number of subjects including having Alfredo di Stefano as his godfather, managing Sergio Aguero and David Silva and the theatrical background of his family.

You can watch it on BBC One and online on Saturday at 11:30 BST.

Some more from Tony Pulis's West Brom news conference as he admits the Baggies could still lose Saido Berahino - before accusing people of treating the striker like a piece of meat.

The England Under-21 forward is wanted by Tottenham, who have had two bids swiftly rejected by the Baggies.

Berahino has had a transfer request rejected by Albion and held talks with chairman Jeremy Peace on Thursday, who reiterated that he will not be sold.

Pulis said: "I never say never about anything until it's closed and factual. It's not just about football it's about the person, about the lad and what he's going through. He's a human being, he's not just a lump of meat who people are trying to sell. He has emotions and having spoken to him he needs protecting."

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Leeds United have called off the signing of Watford forward Fernando Forestieri after chairman Massimo Cellino claimed he does not have the "right mentality" to play for the club. 

They had agreed an undisclosed fee with the Hornets for the 25-year-old Italian.

 "A player could cost £3m, £5m or be a free transfer, but if their mentality isn't right then I will not sign them for Leeds," Cellino told the Leeds website.

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BBC Radio 5 live commentator

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Pete Stilliard:  How about a prawn sandwich for Roy Keane? He'd like that I'm sure...

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The president of Besiktas is finalising the details of Victor Valdes' transfer, according to the Daily Mail., external

They claim talks are taking place on the terrace of Le Meridien Beach Plaza hotel in Monte Carlo.

It is reported Fikret Orman has offered Manchester United goalkeeper Valdes a two-year contract with the option of a third year.

Britain's Tiffany Porter misses out on a medal by two hundredths of a second in the 100m hurdles final.

Porter was fifth in 12.68 seconds with bronze going to Alina Talay of Belarus (12.66) while Jamaica's Danielle Williams took gold.

Nick Barnes
BBC Newcastle's Sunderland commentator

Dick Advocaat rejected suggestions he was ready to quit Sunderland because of disgruntlement over the club's summer transfer activity.

“With all respect I have never said I would leave  - maybe sometimes my face was not always happy but there was always a reason I was doing that but I have never said I would leave this club. There really is no reason to,” he said.  

More delights from Stoke manager Mark Hughes on the future of striker Jon Walters and former manager Tony Pulis who will be returning to the Britannia Stadium in his new role with West Brom...

Ipswich Town are close to completing the signing of defender Piotr Malaczyk from Polish top-flight side Korona Kielce.

The Championship club have reportedly met an £8,500 buyout clause in the 24-year-old's contract.

"He's the captain of the team, he seems a really good character so I'm really glad we've got him," boss Mick McCarthy told BBC Radio Suffolk. 

Andy Rowberry: I'd have Mourinho over for dinner, so I could give him food poisoning.

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BBC Newcastle's Sunderland commentator

Dick Advocaat’s mood has lifted immeasurably with the signing of Swedish midfielder Ola Toivonen and the Dutchman refuted rumours he would leave Sunderland if he did not get players signed by the end of the transfer window. 

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Advocaat, sated by a pre-press conference jam doughnut, told BBC Newcastle he is hopeful of signing a striker on a permanent basis and a loan signing, believed to be a defender, before the window closes on Tuesday. He confirmed they are no longer pursuing Jonathan De Guzman.  

Steven Fletcher is fit and will most likely start on the bench at Aston Villa but right-back Adam Matthews is out for six weeks with an ankle injury.