16 years ago today, 20-year-old Yaya Toure pulled on an Arsenal shirt while on trial and then the Gunners decided not to sign him.
In 2003, Yaya Toure played for an Arsenal side that drew 0-0 with Barnet in a pre-season friendly.
Playing as a 'second striker', manager Wenger described his performance as "completely average".
A permanent move to Highbury failed to materialize.