Peter Swales
Peter Swales is a professional sports journalist with over four decades of experience covering football. A lifelong Manchester City fan, he brings deep knowledge and passion to every story about the Citizens.
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Marmoush Heads to Tottenham in Loan Deal as City Reshape Squad
Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on loan with a mandatory £50m purchase option, as City finalise a €100m deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and prepare for Savinho's £85m exit.
23 August 2026
City set to smash transfer record with €100m swoop for Lille's Bouaddi
City have agreed a €100m deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, making the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in football history.
23 August 2026
City get their man: Bouaddi deal agreed ahead of Bournemouth opener
Manchester City have agreed a €100m deal with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the 18-year-old midfielder set to join next week ahead of the Bournemouth opener.
23 August 2026
City ready to trigger £120m Fernandez deal as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester City are ready to meet Chelsea's £120m asking price for Enzo Fernandez, with the sales of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders funding a major midfield rebuild.
23 August 2026
Player ratings v AFC Bournemouth
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v AFC Bournemouth.
23 August 2026
O'Reilly's Midfield Ambition Adds a Twist to City's Rodri Replacement Hunt
Nico O'Reilly says he can play midfield '100 percent' as City search for a Rodri replacement, with Bouaddi close and Fernandez unlikely.
23 August 2026
O'Reilly ready to fill any role for City as midfield options thin out
Nico O'Reilly has told Enzo Maresca he is ready to play anywhere as City's midfield options thin out for the Bournemouth opener.
23 August 2026
Doku Faces Up To Four Games Out As Maresca Confirms Calf Injury
Jeremy Doku is out for 2-3 weeks with a calf injury, ruling him out of up to four matches including the Manchester derby. Matheus Nunes is back in contention.
23 August 2026
Bournemouth test offers City the chance to reset after Wembley disappointment
City open their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth at the Etihad, seeking to bounce back from last weekend's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.
23 August 2026
Mfuni Set for Premier League Loan as Coventry Move Nears
Stephen Mfuni is set to join Coventry City on loan for the 2026-27 season, stepping up to the Premier League after a promising Championship spell with Watford.
23 August 2026
Maresca's City Need More Than Possession Against Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca's City begin their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth, seeking a first league win after a Community Shield defeat.
23 August 2026
Doku's Absence Hands Grealish a Chance to Prove His Worth Again
Jeremy Doku's calf injury has ruled him out of City's Premier League opener, giving Jack Grealish a chance to prove his worth on the left flank.
22 August 2026
Opening day stats: Haaland's record, Bournemouth's streak and a new era at the Etihad
City begin life after Guardiola against an in-form Bournemouth side. A look at the stats behind Sunday's opening day clash at the Etihad.
22 August 2026 City's Allan Elias Pursuit Hits First Hurdle as Palmeiras Reject Opening Bid
City's opening bid for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias has been rejected, with the Brazilian side holding out for at least €40 million. A new offer is expected within hours.
22 August 2026
Foden and Cherki: competition now, together on Saturday
Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are competing for the number ten role, but injuries and Savinho's exit mean they should start together against Bournemouth tomorrow.
22 August 2026 Bouaddi Deal Put on Hold as City's Midfield Rebuild Enters Stalemate
Ayyoub Bouaddi's move to City is on hold after Lille named him in their squad for the Ligue 1 opener.
22 August 2026