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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Elliot Anderson on £116m City move: 'I'm not there yet'
Elliot Anderson speaks for the first time as Manchester City's £116m club record signing, insisting his best football is still ahead of him and that he is ready to replace...
24 July 2026
City close in on €90m Bouaddi deal as Maresca targets immediate midfield fix
Manchester City are preparing a €90m bid for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi with personal terms agreed.
24 July 2026
Real Madrid weighing up cut-price £50m Rodri bid as contract standoff continues
Real Madrid are considering a £50m bid for Rodri as his contract enters its final year with no resolution reached. City face a defining decision on their midfield linchpin.
24 July 2026 Elliot Anderson on De Bruyne inspiration after completing City move
New Manchester City signing Elliot Anderson has revealed Kevin De Bruyne was the player he looked up to most during his rise through Newcastle's academy.
24 July 2026
Vitor Reis: La Liga survival course and the lessons that could shape his City return
Vitor Reis reflects on a season of La Liga experience at Girona, learning from Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland, and returning to a City squad with a clear pathway to minutes.
24 July 2026 Elliot Anderson finally arrives at City with a message for the fans
Elliot Anderson was finally unveiled as a Manchester City player today after his World Cup duties delayed the announcement.
23 July 2026
United close in on City academy duo Eze and Cassim
Manchester United are closing in on City academy midfielders David Eze and Karim Cassim, a double departure that represents a significant blow to the Blues' youth setup.
23 July 2026
Rodri dominates the news cycle as Real Madrid cool their interest
Rodri dominates Thursday's City news cycle as Real Madrid's interest cools at boardroom level, with Florentino Pérez unconvinced and Cadena Ser ruling out a transfer.
23 July 2026
City in €100m Battle for Leipzig Wonderkid Diomande
Manchester City are reportedly ready to pay €100m (£85m) for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, joining four other clubs in the hunt if PSG fail to strike a deal.
23 July 2026
Arteta and Alonso circle for Stones after World Cup summer
John Stones, a free agent after leaving Manchester City this summer, is being tracked by Arsenal and Chelsea as both clubs consider defensive reinforcements.
23 July 2026
Savinho's Tottenham move stalls as winger reports for City pre-season
Tottenham's pursuit of Savinho has stalled over City's £65m valuation. The Brazilian winger has reported for pre-season training at the City Football Academy while the clubs...
23 July 2026
City take a look at former Burnley goalkeeper Casper on trial
Manchester City have taken former Burnley goalkeeper Charlie Casper on trial. The 21-year-old free agent, a Vincent Kompany favourite, is currently training with the club.
23 July 2026
Real Madrid hold talks with Rodri camp as City prepare for life without their midfield general
Rodri's agents held a secret meeting with Real Madrid this week as the Spanish giants push to sign the City midfielder, despite president Florentino Perez's reported opposition.
23 July 2026
City lead Villa in race for PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye
Manchester City are favourites to sign PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye ahead of Aston Villa, according to former Villa scout Bryan King.
23 July 2026 Foden and Reis speak out on Maresca appointment at City
Phil Foden and Vitor Reis have shared their excitement about working under new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, praising his coaching ability and attention to detail.
23 July 2026
Khusanov and Doku set to join Foden in signing long-term City deals until 2031
Abdukodir Khusanov and Jeremy Doku are set to follow Phil Foden in signing new Manchester City contracts until 2031, with Josko Gvardiol expected to be next.
23 July 2026