Our views on Syria are well known. A communication was made from our side to the Indian government early December conveying our objections to the oil deal.

Sir Alex and Carlos made their views known and I can only reiterate what they said. Ruud has a two-year contract with Manchester United and remains very much part of our long-term planning. I saw what came out of Italy yesterday but as far as I am concerned, it is just mischief making.

They will muddle through for a few months, but then you run into the parliamentary elections in early December.

I think you need to get assurances from the Indian side.

We have always had close communication and dialogue with the government. It is always a good thing for the government and the DAB to cooperate.

The Indian side is insisting for the extension of the ceasefire for another year.