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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City closing in on teenage French goalkeeper Chabot
Manchester City are close to signing Angers goalkeeper Max-Edgar Chabot after the 18-year-old rejected a new contract to force a move to the Premier League club.
18 July 2026
City Holding Firm on Savinho as Spurs Circle
Tottenham are pushing for a £65m deal for Savinho but City are yet to give the move the green light, with talks ongoing.
18 July 2026
City edge closer to Bouaddi deal as Lille set £84m asking price
Manchester City have made progress in talks for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the French club setting an £84m asking price but open to fee reductions for a loan-back or...
18 July 2026
City's World Cup semi-final report: Rodri through, but heartbreak for England's Blues
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, with Rodri playing the full 90 minutes. England's semi-final ended in heartbreak as Argentina scored twice late on to win 2-1.
18 July 2026
Reijnders set to stay at City as Rodri uncertainty grows
Tijjani Reijnders is set to stay at Manchester City amid uncertainty around Rodri's future, with the Dutch midfielder expected to remain part of Enzo Maresca's plans.
18 July 2026 Savinho drops cryptic social media hint as Tottenham move nears
Savinho posts cryptic Instagram story as Manchester City close in on £65m sale to Tottenham, with a replacement already being lined up.
18 July 2026
City confirm club-record £116m Elliot Anderson signing
Manchester City confirm the club-record £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, with the midfielder completing his medical in Kansas.
18 July 2026
Reigan Heskey joins FC Köln as City secure complex buy-back and sell-on clauses
Manchester City have sold academy graduate Reigan Heskey to FC Köln for an initial £2.1 million, with sell-on rights, a buy-back clause and matching rights all included in the...
18 July 2026
City edge closer to €100m Bouaddi deal as talks progress
Manchester City have made progress in talks for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the French club seeking €100m for one of the World Cup's breakout stars.
18 July 2026
Tijjani Reijnders set for fresh start under Enzo Maresca at Manchester City
Enzo Maresca will give Tijjani Reijnders a chance to impress in pre-season before deciding on his future, despite exit rumours linking the Dutch midfielder with Galatasaray,...
17 July 2026 Soriano meets Lille president over Bouaddi as City push for midfielder
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano met Lille president Olivier Létang in June over Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the clubs differing on timing and structure of any deal.
17 July 2026 Savinho Set for £65m Tottenham Move as City Fans React
Manchester City are expected to sell Savinho to Tottenham for £65m, with fans praising Hugo Viana for securing a good fee while expressing regret at the Brazilian's departure.
17 July 2026
Milan Eye Foden as Zaniolo Standoff Continues
AC Milan are monitoring Nicolò Zaniolo's contract standoff at Udinese while also considering a move for City's Phil Foden, who could be available for €50-60m (in their dreams).
17 July 2026
Newcastle pushing hardest in race to sign City goalkeeper James Trafford
Newcastle United are leading the chase for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with talks progressing as the England international considers his options under new boss Enzo...
17 July 2026
Guardiola reveals he could have stayed at City but chose to walk away
Pep Guardiola has confirmed he chose to leave Manchester City this summer despite having a contract option to stay, citing a lack of energy for the demands of top-level management.
17 July 2026 Tottenham ready to step up Savinho pursuit after World Cup
Tottenham Hotspur are set to accelerate their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, having named the Brazilian as their priority wide target this summer.
17 July 2026