Marseille have moved to protect two of their prized assets, announcing on Wednesday that left-back Benjamin Mendy and striker Michy Batshuayi have extended their contracts.

Mendy, 21, is now tied to the Ligue 1 side until 2019 while Belgium striker Batshuayi, 22, has extended his deal until 2020.

Batshuayi has scored 11 goals in France's top flight this season and has, along with Mendy, been linked with clubs in the English Premier League.

Marseille are currently 10th in Ligue 1 at the season's halfway stage and entertain Guingamp in their first league game of 2016 on Sunday night.