The two players have become favourites under the Portuguese.

Rashford, 19, has grown under Mourinho’s guidance and established himself as a regular member of the first XI.

While Fellaini is not seen as crucial a player in the team, his presence is very much known on the pitch.

And according to The Independent, Mourinho is aiming to get new deals for the pair sorted ahead of the January transfer window.

The Manchester United manager wants his players fully focused on football.

As a result, he has identified Rashford and Fellaini as players of priority to sort such issues before they could become problematic.

Fellaini, 29, sees his current deal expire at the end of the season, so Mourinho wants his contract done soon.

The Belgium international is said to carry out instructions perfectly, putting him in the manager’s good books.

Rashford is tied down until 2020, but the boss is eager to keep United’s academy product happy and reward him.

An agreement will be seeked which reflects the teenager’s role in the team.

The Independent add Ander Herrera is another United are set to sort, with his situation very much relaxed.

There is a confidence the Spaniard will sign a new contract, despite falling down the midfield pecking order.

Talks are also set to open with David De Gea in the next few weeks.