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
Vinicius Jr camp reopens dialogue with City as Madrid exit looms
Manchester City have been contacted again by Vinicius Junior’s camp, with the Brazilian’s representatives indicating a move from Real Madrid is realistic this summer after stalled...
26 July 2026
City eye Pedro Neto reunion as Maresca pushes for Chelsea winger
Enzo Maresca wants to reunite with Pedro Neto at Manchester City as Chelsea consider a €80m sale. City need another winger with Savinho likely to leave.
26 July 2026 Why Maresca's homecoming at City feels different to Chelsea chaos
Enzo Maresca says he feels 'back home' as Manchester City manager, praising the club's stability after leaving Chelsea.
26 July 2026
Maresca shrugs off '115 charges' saga: 'Nothing has happened'
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he has 'no concerns personally' about the club's 115 charges case, noting that 'nothing has happened' in three years.
26 July 2026
Khusanov signs on until 2031 as City lock down defensive core
Abdukodir Khusanov signs five-year extension until 2031 as City lock down defensive core. Phil Foden also commits until 2030 plus option.
26 July 2026
Rodri tells City hierarchy he wants Real Madrid move
Rodri has told Manchester City he wants to join Real Madrid this summer, citing sporting and family reasons. A new contract, which City had hoped for, now looks a dead end.
26 July 2026
City cool on Diomande as Real Madrid close in, Mbaye emerges as alternative
Manchester City go quiet on Yan Diomande as Real Madrid close in, while the Blues are now favourites for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
25 July 2026
City go quiet on €100m Diomande as Real Madrid take the lead
Manchester City have gone quiet on Yan Diomande despite verbal readiness to bid €100m, with Real Madrid now leading the chase for the RB Leipzig winger.
25 July 2026
Rodri: PSG enquire, Real claim agreement, Barcelona circle – but City hold firm
PSG have contacted City about Rodri while Real Madrid claim a personal agreement and Barcelona circle. The club's stance remains unchanged: they want to keep him.
25 July 2026
City among clubs chasing RB Leipzig star Diomande — but PSG lead the race
Manchester City are among the clubs willing to meet RB Leipzig’s nine-figure asking price for Yan Diomande, but the 19-year-old winger favours a move to PSG.
25 July 2026
Khusanov's New Deal Signals City's Intent to Build Defence Around Youth
Abdukodir Khusanov has extended his City contract until 2031, returning from the World Cup with a new manager to impress and a long-term role to claim.
25 July 2026
Rodri’s Future: City Face a Familiar Dilemma as Madrid Circle
Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri this summer, but City have yet to talk. The midfielder wants to return to Spain, leaving the Blues with a decision to make.
25 July 2026
James Trafford's release clause talk hints at possible City return
James Trafford is discussing a release clause at Leeds that could allow a return to Manchester City for a third time, according to reports.
25 July 2026
Haaland brings Viking Row to Donnarumma wedding as off-field headlines pile up
Erling Haaland performed the Viking Row at Gianluigi Donnarumma's wedding, while Cody Rhodes, Vinicius Jr and Terry Crews all made headlines involving the City striker.
25 July 2026
FPL 2026/27: The Problem With Recommending City Players Right Now
FPL is back for 2026/27 with millions picking squads, but without player facts we can't yet recommend specific City players. Patience is key.
25 July 2026 Maresca made Rodri a non-negotiable demand in his City contract – and the club are sticking to it
Enzo Maresca made retaining Rodri a condition of his City contract six months ago. The club are now rejecting all Real Madrid advances, despite the midfielder entering his final...
25 July 2026