Elliot Anderson insists his only focus is on England - even though he will be at the centre of a £100million transfer battle this summer. Manchester United are keen on the Nottingham Forest midfielder while they are also facing strong competition from Manchester City.

Anderson, 23, has become a hot property and Forest will be determined to keep their prize asset. But Anderson insists he will not lose sight of his No1 priority which is going to the World Cup.

Anderson said: “Obviously we’ve got the World Cup this summer so all my eyes are on that. Playing for England, I’ve got the badge on now so that’s all I’m thinking about at the moment.”

Anderson is also facing the prospect of going from a relegation battle with Forest to a World Cup but is ready for the challenge. He added: “Yeah, definitely.

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“But ultimately all the games are the same, I’m just going on the pitch and trying to give my best and fight for whatever strip I’ve got on. That’s all I’m doing.”

Anderson joins the likes of fellow England international Adam Wharton, Brighton star Carlos Baleba and Wolves ace Joao Gomes on United's shortlist, as they plan to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window. Last week, Casemiro confirmed that there'll be no U-turn on the decision for him to leave Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract in June.

"I am still enjoying it a lot [in Manchester]," Casemiro said after Brazil's 2-1 defeat to France in the United States on Friday. "It is huge, the affection that the fans have shown towards me.

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"But I do really believe the decision is made and done. I believe it will be some difficult moments, these [final] games at Manchester United."

Anderson hopes to impress when England face Japan at Wembley on Tuesday, and then it's back to action with Forest. Vitor Pereira's side will host Porto in the Europa League quarter-finals in their first game after the international break.

The former Newcastle prospect will have the chance to impress United when Forest travel to Old Trafford in May. Anderson is under contract at the City Ground until 2029.

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