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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Maresca's first week on the grass — what Friday's press conference could tell us
Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first training sessions this week and faces the media on Friday. What can Blues expect from the new manager's first public appearance?
22 July 2026
Foden extends City stay until 2030: A local lad's commitment
Phil Foden has signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2030. The local lad and academy graduate expressed his delight at committing to his boyhood club.
22 July 2026
Rodri Crowned World Champion as Spain Lift World Cup
Rodri wins World Cup with Spain and collects Golden Ball as tournament's best player, completing football's full set of major honours at 30.
22 July 2026
Warhurst departs, Bouaddi and Foden updates feature in Wednesday's City round-up
Wednesday's City news round-up features five stories, including Matty Warhurst's permanent move to Northampton Town and updates on the Bouaddi deal and Phil Foden's situation.
22 July 2026
City beat Arsenal and United to England youth star Nduka
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old England youth international Mishel Nduka from Arsenal, beating off competition from Manchester United.
22 July 2026
Foden signs new City deal through to 2030 with option for further year
Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City deal through 2030, with an option for a further year.
22 July 2026
Savinho, Diomande and the challenge facing Manchester City’s attack
City's search for attacking reinforcements could reveal plenty about the direction Enzo Maresca wants to take the team, with Yan Diomande among the options.
22 July 2026
Personal terms agreed with Lille midfielder Bouaddi
City have agreed personal terms with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with a contract until 2031. The clubs continue talks over a transfer fee.
22 July 2026
Rodri Contract Uncertainty Lingers as City Rebuild Takes Shape
Rodri's contract expires at the end of the upcoming season as City undergo significant squad changes under Maresca, while Foden is set to extend until 2030.
22 July 2026
Vinicius Jr's birthday post to Haaland adds fuel to transfer fire
Vinicius Jr's Instagram birthday message to Erling Haaland has fuelled transfer talk as his Real Madrid contract standoff continues, with City monitoring the situation.
22 July 2026
City Beat Rivals to Arsenal Teenager Nduka
Man City have agreed a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Mishel Nduka, with the teenager set for a medical imminently, according to David Ornstein.
21 July 2026
City agree terms for Arsenal youngster Mishel Nduka
City have agreed terms to sign 16-year-old Mishel Nduka from Arsenal, with a medical scheduled in Manchester and a professional deal expected once he is eligible.
21 July 2026
City dig in on Reijnders as Newcastle circle again
Manchester City have made clear Tijjani Reijnders is not for sale unless an extraordinary bid arrives, as Newcastle United circle the Dutch midfielder this summer.
21 July 2026 Rodri's World Cup heroics reignite Real Madrid interest as City brace for summer battle
Real Madrid are internally reconsidering signing Rodri after his World Cup heroics, according to Matteo Moretto. City have presented a huge offer to keep him.
21 July 2026 The questions Maresca must answer before City’s new season kicks off
City prepare for a season without Guardiola for the first time in nearly a decade. Enzo Maresca faces key questions over identity, squad changes, and the unresolved 115 charges.
21 July 2026 Rodri’s Real Madrid ‘dream’ faces one big problem — and it’s not City’s new contract offer
Rodri dreams of playing for Real Madrid but Florentino Perez is blocking the move. City have tabled a new contract offer. The midfielder must decide.
21 July 2026