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
Why City should swerve Enzo Fernandez, whatever the rumours say
Enzo Fernandez is a top-class midfielder, but City should steer clear. His off-field antics and the club's squad depth make this a move that doesn't add up.
12 August 2026
Rodri exit edges closer as City weigh up Fernandez chase
Rodri edges closer to Barcelona as City step up their chase for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, only to meet a £120m take-it-or-leave-it wall.
12 August 2026
Neto deal stuck in the mud as City and Chelsea haggle over £75m price tag
Pedro Neto remains on City's list, but a big valuation gap with Chelsea and a £75m asking price have stalled negotiations. The move hinges on Savinho's future.
12 August 2026
Alleyne's Burnley loan all but confirms City's fifth-choice centre-back
Max Alleyne is set to join Burnley on a season-long loan, all but confirming Vitor Reis as City's first-choice centre-back and settling the fifth-choice question.
11 August 2026
Mubama's Asian Tour Earns Him Another Championship Loan
Divin Mubama's impressive Asian tour, with two goals and an assist in three appearances, has earned him a loan move to Southampton for the 2026-27 season.
11 August 2026 Alleyne heads to Turf Moor for season-long loan as City retain control
Max Alleyne joins Burnley on a season-long loan until June 2027, with no option to buy. The 21-year-old defender will return to City next summer.
11 August 2026
Wharton Chase Cools as City's Midfield Priorities Shift
City have cooled their interest in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, with Enzo Maresca prioritising a reunion with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, though a deal remains complicated.
11 August 2026
Wharton links dismissed as Rodri saga rumbles towards a resolution
City have dismissed Adam Wharton links as Rodri's Barcelona move edges closer, with Enzo Fernandez still the priority despite Chelsea's hefty asking price.
11 August 2026
Savinho's Asian tour form may have just saved City a transfer headache
Savinho's impressive Asian tour form may have changed City's plans, with Pedro Neto links fading and the Brazilian looking set to stay.
11 August 2026
City close in on €100m Bouaddi as Lille president's stance crumbles
Ayyoub Bouaddi has agreed personal terms with City and wants the move this summer, with talks at an advanced stage and a €100m fee reportedly agreed.
11 August 2026
City's record-breaking week: Bouaddi close as Fernandez waits on Rodri
City expect to complete a record-breaking £85m deal for Lille's Ayyoud Bouaddi this week, while a move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez depends on Rodri's expected exit to Barcelona.
11 August 2026
Haaland's Community Shield fate hangs in the balance
Erling Haaland's fitness for Saturday's Community Shield against Arsenal is uncertain, with City's medical staff making a late call. Maresca says no risks will be taken.
10 August 2026
Mubama's Asia Tour Impresses, But Loan Decision Hangs in the Balance
Divin Mubama impressed on City's Asia tour with two goals and an assist, but a loan move to Southampton awaits City's final approval as internal talks continue.
10 August 2026 Bouaddi accelerates City pursuit as personal terms agreed
Ayyoub Bouaddi is pushing to join Manchester City this summer, with personal terms agreed and negotiations with Lille advanced. The 18-year-old's preference is to move immediately.
10 August 2026
Marmoush brace can't silence Maresca exit talk
Omar Marmoush scored twice in City's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid, but Enzo Maresca's latest comments have reignited speculation over the forward's future.
10 August 2026
Marmoush's brace poses a question Maresca can't answer for him
Omar Marmoush's second-half brace against Atletico Madrid showed his quality, but Enzo Maresca has made clear the striker's future is his own decision as clubs circle.
9 August 2026