Ahead of the release of Wayne Barton's new book entitled 'King Eric - Portrait Of The Artist Who Changed English Football' about Manchester United legend Eric Cantona, MEN Sport are releasing a number of extracts.
This one below reveals the discussions between Cantona and club chiefs when signing a new deal: Despite the events of Selhurst Park, Cantona was as keen as anyone to ensure his future was settled.
None of his concerns about remaining at Manchester United related to the club itself. Now the dust had settled, he just needed to feel reassured.
Martin Edwards and Alex Ferguson had quickly decided they would do what they could to keep Cantona at the club unless the player himself expressed an honest desire to leave. “There was never a
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