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.
869 articles
Savinho's Training Snub Puts Tottenham's £85m Bid at the Heart of a City Standoff
Savinho skipped training to force a move as Tottenham's £85m bid lands. Spurs are revamping their squad, with more signings expected before the window closes.
14 August 2026
Juma Bah's City Exit Looks Likely as Ipswich Come Calling
Juma Bah looks set to leave City this summer, with Ipswich Town enquiring about the young centre-back. City want £15m plus add-ons.
14 August 2026
Juma Bah latest: Ipswich link could hand City youngster the minutes he needs
Ipswich Town are reportedly keen on City defender Juma Bah, with a potential loan move offering the Sierra Leone international regular first-team football and a chance to develop...
14 August 2026
Reijnders heading to Saudi Arabia as City turn a profit on one-season midfielder
City have agreed to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah for around £52m, turning a profit on the midfielder after just one season at the Etihad.
14 August 2026
Reijnders, Savinho, Fernandez: The Latest City Transfer Chatter
Rodri looks set to leave City for Barcelona, with Enzo Fernandez a reported target. Savinho nears a Spurs exit, while Reijnders and Bouaddi are also in the mix.
14 August 2026 Reijnders Exit Nears as City Weigh £120m Fernandez Move
Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave City for Al Qadsiah, freeing up funds as Enzo Maresca pushes for a £120m move for Enzo Fernandez before Chelsea's 5pm deadline.
13 August 2026
After Doku, City must tie Nunes down before someone else thinks of it
Jeremy Doku has signed a new City deal until 2031. Next on the list should be Matheus Nunes, whose current contract expires in 2028.
13 August 2026 Reijnders' City exit gathers pace as Al Qadsiah close in
Tijjani Reijnders looks set to leave Manchester City after just one season, with Al Qadsiah in advanced talks over a €60m deal.
13 August 2026
City's £120m Fernandez chase hinges on Reijnders and Rodri exits
City's £120m move for Enzo Fernandez hinges on selling Reijnders and Rodri before Chelsea's Friday deadline, with Al Qadsiah and Barcelona circling.
13 August 2026
City turn down second Barcelona approach for Rodri
City have rejected a second Barcelona bid for Rodri, with the reported €64.5m offer falling short of what would make them consider selling the midfielder.
13 August 2026 Reijnders on the verge of shock Saudi exit as City's summer exodus continues
Tijjani Reijnders is close to leaving Manchester City for Al Qadsiah in a £60m deal, with the midfielder's personal green light still required.
13 August 2026
Marmoush and Savinho Set to Start as Haaland Warms Bench for Arsenal Clash
Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first competitive City game against Arsenal at the Millennium Stadium, with Marmoush and Savinho starting and Haaland on the bench.
13 August 2026
Blues Face Friday Deadline in Enzo Fernandez Chase
City face a Friday 5pm deadline to submit an offer for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with the London club refusing to budge from their £120m asking price.
12 August 2026 Savinho's City Exit Edges Closer as Spurs Near £70m Asking Price
Savinho has told Maresca he wants to leave City, with Spurs willing to meet the £70m asking price. Talks continue, but a replacement must be found first.
12 August 2026
Grealish sends Phillips message as City exit edges closer
Jack Grealish wished Kalvin Phillips well on his latest loan move as his own City exit edges closer, with Everton favourites to sign the 30-year-old.
12 August 2026
Barcelona Return With New Rodri Bid as City Hold Firm on Valuation
Barcelona have submitted a €60m bid for Rodri, according to Fabrizio Romano, but City want more. Negotiations continue as the Blues hold firm on their valuation of the 30-year-old.
12 August 2026