Manchester United have been encouraged in new contract talks with Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial.

The London Evening Standard says United will prioritise David de Gea's new contract after making significant progress on extensions for Shaw and Martial.

Agreeing a long-term deal for De Gea has proved protracted despite confidence in the summer that the Spaniard was ready to commit his future to Old Trafford.

There is no sense of panic within United's hierarchy yet, with the club planning to trigger a 12-month option that will keep him there until 2020.

Still, he is one of a trio of players – along with Shaw and Martial – who they are eager to tie down imminently.

Shaw and Martial have been offered long-term extensions – both believed to be five years, with substantial pay rises – which United expect them to accept.