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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Mateo Kovacic told he can leave City as midfielder enters final year of contract
Mateo Kovacic has been told he is free to leave Manchester City this summer with one year left on his contract, sources have confirmed.
4 July 2026
City linked with Porto captain Diogo Costa as World Cup form intensifies speculation
Manchester City have been credited with strong interest in Porto captain Diogo Costa, with Portuguese reports suggesting a summer move could be on the cards.
4 July 2026 Marmoush's World Cup Run Creates Pre-Season Puzzle for Maresca
Omar Marmoush's World Cup knockout win over Australia keeps him away from City's pre-season, creating a scheduling challenge for Enzo Maresca as he prepares for the Asia tour.
4 July 2026 Nathan Ake Departs City for Fenerbahce After Seven Years of Service
Nathan Ake leaves Manchester City for Fenerbahce after seven years, 177 appearances, and 12 major trophies. A model professional departs.
4 July 2026 Haaland's Brazil Clash Creates Early Headache for Maresca
Erling Haaland's World Cup winner for Norway sets up a last-16 tie with Brazil, creating a timing headache for new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca.
4 July 2026
Oliver Reiss Takes Over Man City EDS as Maresca’s Academy Test Begins
Oliver Reiss takes charge of Man City's Elite Development Squad after FA Youth Cup success, giving Enzo Maresca a key academy test early in his tenure.
3 July 2026 Elliot Anderson may have to wait for City debut after World Cup duty
Elliot Anderson may have to wait over a month to meet his new Manchester City teammates after being granted four weeks off following his World Cup campaign with England.
3 July 2026 Oliver Whatmuff set for Stockport County loan
Manchester City goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff is set to join Stockport County on a season-long loan after impressing at Rochdale last season.
3 July 2026 Nathan Ake heading to Fenerbahce as City exit agreed
Nathan Ake is set to leave Manchester City after agreeing a move to Fenerbahce, with personal terms also sorted, per Fabrizio Romano.
3 July 2026 Gusto agrees personal terms as Maresca reunion nears
Malo Gusto has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester City, with the Chelsea right-back keen to reunite with Enzo Maresca this summer.
3 July 2026
City reshuffle youth coaching ranks after Wilkinson departure
Manchester City have reshuffled their Academy coaching structure after Ben Wilkinson's departure, promoting Oliver Reiss to EDS Head Coach and Lauris Coggin to U18s boss.
3 July 2026
Mathys Detourbet joins Monaco on loan as City keep options open
Mathys Detourbet has joined AS Monaco on a season-long loan, with an option to buy, after only arriving at Manchester City this summer from Troyes.
3 July 2026 City fighting to keep hold of teenage starlet Parker with record academy deal
Manchester City are battling to keep 16-year-old playmaker Xavier Parker with a record academy contract amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
3 July 2026 City beat Arsenal to Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga in £10m deal
Manchester City have agreed a £10m deal for Leicester City's Jeremy Monga, beating Arsenal to the 16-year-old winger's signature with Enzo Maresca playing a key role.
3 July 2026 Rodri silences doubters with World Cup masterclass against Austria
Rodri produced a standout performance for Spain against Austria in the World Cup round of 16, earning praise from the Spanish press and reminding everyone of his quality.
3 July 2026 City sources hint at more midfield business despite Anderson deal
Manchester City sources insist more midfield signings could follow the record-breaking Elliot Anderson deal, with Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi among those being monitored.
3 July 2026