Jose Mourinho is recommending a contract extension for Marouane Fellaini to the Manchester United board.

United triggered a one-year option in the midfielder's contract in January in order to secure him for the 17-18 season.

Mourinho has identified a defensive midfielder as a priority, with Claude Makelele and Nemanja Matic performing the role successfully during his two spells as Chelsea manager. Fellaini has been used in that position on several occasions by Mourinho this season.

Fellaini rejected interest from the Chinese Super League in January after being told by Mourinho that he would play a significant role during the second half of the season.