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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Rodri Eases City Fitness Concerns Before Spain's Portugal Clash
Rodri has eased short-term fitness concerns before Spain's World Cup last-16 tie against Portugal, though questions remain over his availability for City's pre-season.
6 July 2026
City Make John Stones Documentary Free Ahead of His Exit
Manchester City have released a free-to-air documentary on John Stones as he prepares to leave the club this summer, setting the standard for the next era.
6 July 2026
Klopp eyes old Liverpool lieutenant for Germany role after City stint
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly targeting Pep Lijnders, Pep Guardiola's final assistant at Manchester City, as his Germany number two.
6 July 2026
Seoul double-header gives Maresca his first proper look at this City side
City face a K League All-Stars XI and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, giving Enzo Maresca two contrasting tests inside four days on the Asia Tour.
6 July 2026
Romano pours cold water on Haaland to Madrid talk this summer
Fabrizio Romano confirms Erling Haaland will not join Real Madrid this summer, despite comments from his father, but leaves the door open for a future move.
6 July 2026
Grealish and Foden Spotted Together at Silverstone as Pre-Season Looms
Jack Grealish and Phil Foden were spotted together at Silverstone, giving Enzo Maresca a reminder of the attacking depth in his squad as Grealish returns from a loan spell at...
6 July 2026
Charlie Gray close to fresh City deal after contract expiry
Charlie Gray is closing in on a new Manchester City contract after his previous deal expired, with the club moving to retain the highly-rated 20-year-old midfielder.
6 July 2026
City closing in on £3m deal for former academy goalkeeper Charles
Manchester City are finalising a deal to re-sign Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with a Championship loan expected to follow the transfer.
6 July 2026
Elliot Anderson already proving his worth as England's missing piece
Elliot Anderson impressed for England against Mexico as the new Manchester City record signing showed exactly why the club paid £116m for him.
6 July 2026
City weighing up Bouaddi as midfield option
With Elliot Anderson signed, Manchester City are still looking for another midfielder. Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi is the primary target, though a deal may wait until Morocco's World...
6 July 2026
Enzo Maresca plays key role as Manchester City beat Arsenal to Jeremy Monga signing
Enzo Maresca has helped Manchester City secure the signing of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, beating Arsenal to the 16-year-old's signature.
6 July 2026
Derby in advanced talks for City striker Mubama loan
Derby County are in advanced talks to sign Manchester City striker Divin Mubama on loan, with Ben Wilkinson's presence at Pride Park providing a key connection for the deal.
6 July 2026
City must hold onto Dias after defensive departures
With Nathan Ake and John Stones already gone, Manchester City cannot afford to lose Ruben Dias this summer. The club has rejected enquiries from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea.
6 July 2026
City Among Clubs Alerted to Kounde Availability
Manchester City are among the clubs alerted to Jules Kounde's potential availability this summer, with the Barcelona defender offering the kind of hybrid profile Enzo Maresca...
6 July 2026
Whatmuff's Stockport loan cut short by City recall
Manchester City have recalled goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff from Stockport County just days after his loan move was confirmed.
5 July 2026
What Enzo Maresca's Manchester City might actually look like
Enzo Maresca takes over at Manchester City with a clear tactical identity. Here's how his 4-2-3-1 system, inverted full-backs and midfield rebuild might shape the new-look side.
5 July 2026