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's £149 match-break packages hint at Maresca era marketing
Manchester City's £149 match-break packages go beyond travel offers, signalling how the club is already packaging the Enzo Maresca era to supporters.
2 July 2026
Shea Charles: Man City set for windfall as Leeds up bid to £23m
Manchester City could earn up to £4.5m from a sell-on clause as Leeds United push for Shea Charles with a £23m bid plus add-ons.
2 July 2026 City closing in on return of Academy graduate Pierce Charles
Manchester City are progressing in talks to re-sign former Academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, with the 20-year-old Northern Ireland international seen as...
2 July 2026
City Eye Bournemouth's Alex Scott as £80m Midfield Target
Manchester City have shown interest in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the 21-year-old reportedly valued at £80 million.
2 July 2026 Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City in record £116m deal
Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, making the 24-year-old the most expensive British player in history.
2 July 2026
Romano Dismisses Talk of Advanced Camavinga Talks
Fabrizio Romano has dismissed reports that Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, saying he has no confirmation of any proposal.
2 July 2026 City closing in on return for former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles
Manchester City are making progress in their pursuit of former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with optimism growing that a deal can be agreed with Sheffield Wednesday.
2 July 2026 Beth Mead Joins City Ahead of Demanding Double Defence
Beth Mead has joined Manchester City Women before a demanding 2026/27 season that includes a WSL title defence and a UEFA Women's Champions League return.
2 July 2026 City linked with Bournemouth's Alex Scott
Manchester City are among the clubs credited with interest in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after his impressive season.
2 July 2026
City join Premier League pack tracking Bournemouth's Alex Scott
Manchester City are among several Premier League clubs tracking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Cherries reportedly demanding around £80 million for the 22-year-old...
2 July 2026 Rodri's World Cup Marathon Raises Eyebrows at the Etihad
Rodri is set for Spain's World Cup round-of-32 tie against Austria, with Manchester City monitoring his tournament workload closely.
2 July 2026
City's World Cup contingent: 17 of 19 still standing as knockouts begin
Manchester City sent a club-record 19 players to the World Cup. 17 of them are still involved as the tournament reaches the round of 16.
2 July 2026 Di Marzio calls out Chelsea's 'distorted truth' over Maresca exit
Gianluca Di Marzio has accused Chelsea of pushing a 'distorted truth' over Enzo Maresca's departure, claiming the manager faced an 'unbearable' situation at Stamford Bridge.
2 July 2026 City Close on £116m Elliot Anderson Deal
Manchester City are closing in on a £116 million deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the bid accepted.
2 July 2026 Ben Wilkinson leaves Manchester City academy for Derby County first-team role
Manchester City academy coach Ben Wilkinson has left the club to become a first-team coach at Championship side Derby County under manager Jon Eustace.
2 July 2026 Doku Subbed Early as Belgium Pull Off Stunning Senegal Comeback
Jeremy Doku was substituted early in the second half as Belgium staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-32 thriller.
2 July 2026