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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Guardiola tells Italy no as four nations circle former City boss
Pep Guardiola has told the Italian Football Federation he needs at least a year away from football. Four national teams are circling the former City boss.
21 July 2026
Savinho verbal agreement with Tottenham confirmed as City summer reshuffle continues
Savinho's move to Tottenham has progressed to a verbal agreement, the latest departure in a summer of significant squad reshaping under Maresca and Viana.
20 July 2026
Malonga deal collapses after five-year agreement appeared close
Manchester City's move for Paris Saint-Germain teenager Hermann Malonga has collapsed, leaving a gap in Hugo Viana's defensive recruitment plans for the long-term pipeline.
20 July 2026
John Stones on Arsenal radar as William Saliba injury opens door for free transfer
Arsenal are exploring a free transfer for John Stones after his City departure, with William Saliba's back injury creating an urgent need for defensive cover at the Emirates.
20 July 2026
Rodri's World Cup: A Final Defined by Control, Not Numbers
Rodri added a World Cup winner's medal and the Golden Ball to his Ballon d'Or as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The numbers were modest. The control was absolute.
20 July 2026
Rodri One Game Away From Completing the Set After Leading Spain to World Cup Final
Rodri has captained Spain to the World Cup final, one win from the only trophy missing from his collection. A City player lifts the trophy regardless of the result.
20 July 2026
Rodri's Golden Ball caps improbable journey from ACL to World Cup glory
Rodri was named World Cup Golden Ball winner after captaining Spain to victory over Argentina, completing a remarkable recovery from an ACL rupture suffered in September 2024.
20 July 2026
Maresca hands Reijnders pre-season chance to prove worth
Enzo Maresca is giving Tijjani Reijnders a fresh start this pre-season as the Dutch midfielder looks to secure his place at Manchester City amid interest from Galatasaray,...
19 July 2026
Khaldoon and Al-Khelaifi pictured together in New York ahead of World Cup final
Khaldoon Al Mubarak and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi were pictured together on a padel court in New York City ahead of the World Cup final.
19 July 2026 Real Madrid make their position on Rodri unmistakably clear
Real Madrid have no intention of signing Rodri this summer despite the midfielder's openness to a move, according to a new report that draws a clear distinction between internal...
19 July 2026 Rodri keeps City guessing as World Cup final looms
Rodri insists his focus is on the World Cup final amid ongoing speculation over his Manchester City future, with little progress reported on a contract extension.
19 July 2026
Chelsea hijack City's pursuit of Morgan Rogers in British record £117m deal
Manchester City have missed out on Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is set for a Chelsea medical after the London club agreed a British record £117m fee.
19 July 2026
AC Milan eye Phil Foden but face major obstacles before any deal
AC Milan are reportedly interested in Phil Foden but would need to sell Rafael Leão first before making any approach. No formal talks have taken place.
19 July 2026
City emerge as surprise contenders for Chelsea's Fernandez after World Cup form
Manchester City have been installed as shock favourites to sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with odds tumbling to 6/1 after his World Cup heroics for Argentina.
18 July 2026
Trincão waiting on City as Al Ahli deal stalls
Sporting Lisbon's Francisco Trincão is reportedly delaying a move to Al Ahli in the hope that Manchester City make a formal approach before the window closes.
18 July 2026
City's shop window day draws scouts as Maresca rebuild rolls on
Manchester City's annual shop window session drew scouts and agents to the City Football Academy as the club looks to move on fringe players during a summer of significant squad...
18 July 2026