United must decide how aggressively to pursue Anderson as competition from City intensifies. With Forest refusing to lower their valuation and City already making an opening move, the battle for the midfielder is expected to remain one of the summer's major transfer stories. Regardless of how quickly that deal progresses, securing midfield reinforcements remains a priority as the club prepares for the new campaign.
Meanwhile, Anderson is likely to remain focused on hisEngland duties at the World Cup, where the Three Lions will compete against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.