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

Old Trafford

City eye Rulli as Trafford replacement

Manchester City have identified Geronimo Rulli as their preferred back-up goalkeeper to replace James Trafford, with the Argentinian keen on a move to the Etihad.

Rodri

City close in on €90m Ayyoub Bouaddi deal as Rodri uncertainty lingers

Manchester City are pushing to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for around €90m plus add-ons, with personal terms already agreed until 2031.

Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish pushes back on pre-season tour speculation with injury update

Jack Grealish responds to speculation about his absence from Manchester City's pre-season tour, clarifying he is still recovering from a foot injury and has not been left out.

Etihad Stadium

City's Post-World Cup Pre-Season Tour: What to Expect in Hong Kong and Seoul

City's post-World Cup pre-season tour heads to Hong Kong and Seoul with 28 players. They face Inter, K League All-Stars, and Atlético Madrid.

Rodri

Wednesday brings flurry of City activity: Asia arrival, exit request, Rodri interest and key signing close

Wednesday 29th July was the busiest day of Man City's summer so far, with the squad arriving in Asia, an exit request, a familiar suitor for Rodri and a key signing close.

Phil Foden

Foden rejected Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham approaches before signing new City contract

Phil Foden rejected approaches from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham before signing a new four-year contract with Manchester City until 2030, with Enzo Maresca's arrival proving...

Ayyoub Bouaddi

Fabrizio Romano: City closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi deal

Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester City are increasingly optimistic about signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, with negotiations accelerating and a deal possible within days.

Etihad Stadium

Christian McFarlane heads to Leicester City for the season

Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan deal, pending EFL approval, with the 19-year-old seeking senior gametime.

Rodri

Transfer expert Bryan King: City would be 'crazy' to let Rodri join Real Madrid

Real Madrid have made an approach for Rodri with talks underway. Bryan King says City would be crazy to sell, but the midfielder has hinted at a future return to Spain.

Josko Gvardiol

Gvardiol Secures Place Among City's Elite Core with New Deal

Josko Gvardiol's new contract through to 2031 confirms his status as one of three central pillars at Manchester City alongside Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.

Ayyoub Bouaddi

Rayan Cherki explains why Ayyoub Bouaddi is called 'Einstein' as Man City close in

Rayan Cherki reveals why Ayyoub Bouaddi was called 'Einstein' as Man City close in on the 18-year-old Lille midfielder with personal terms reportedly agreed.

Ayyoub Bouaddi

City 'step up' pursuit of Lille teenager Bouaddi as transfer race intensifies

Manchester City have 'stepped up' their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with negotiations intensifying and personal terms being discussed, though several top clubs...

Ayyoub Bouaddi

City Weighing Up Enzo Fernandez Move Regardless of Bouaddi Deal

Manchester City are still weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with reports suggesting the 25-year-old could yet be targeted this summer.

Ayyoub Bouaddi

Bouaddi agrees personal terms as City close in on €90m deal

Ayyoub Bouaddi has agreed personal terms with Manchester City until 2031. The fee structure remains the final obstacle, with Lille seeking €100m and City offering €90m fixed plus...

Etihad Stadium

Kalvin Phillips set for third loan exit as Sheffield United reunion looms

Kalvin Phillips is set to re-join Sheffield United on loan for the 2026-27 season, his third loan away from Manchester City since arriving in 2022.

Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland becomes FPL's most expensive player ever at £15.5m

Erling Haaland sets a new FPL record at £15.5 million, breaking his own previous mark. The City striker's price keeps rising, but so do his goals and points.