A deal was close to being concluded but then he was sacked that summer. The United forward is in need of rest and a period to reflect on a difficult start to life under the new boss. me by Sunderland at the last minuteBut just 15 minutes before kick-off, a seemingly fit Van Aanholt, 26, was told Jason Denayer was replacing him. comments made to the mediaToure is out of contract at the end the season — meaning hes free to sign for a new club in January. It was a very, very hard thing to accept especially when your judgement is clouded by alcohol and drugs. I was in Dubai when I was informed that he had instead decided to sign a kid from Real Sociedad who had just broken into the Spanish national team. Related Stories'HE THINKS HE'S KING'Yaya Toure agent slams Pep Guardiola AGAIN after . On Monday, there was a unanimous agreement from the players that they have not been doing justice to those famous red jerseys. That gave me the opportunity to fly in, and disguise my malicious intent as best as I could. he striker started in non-league but became one of Arsenals greatest ever playersPrevious coaches were only worried about whether or not you were fit for Saturday — irrespective of what may be going on in your private life.