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 open to Lewis exit as Forest and Everton circle
Manchester City are open to selling Rico Lewis this summer, with Nottingham Forest and Everton among the clubs interested after the defender made just three Premier League starts...
1 July 2026
Declan Rice Backs Elliot Anderson to Handle £116m City Price Tag
Declan Rice has backed Elliot Anderson to handle the pressure of his £116m move to Manchester City after speaking to the midfielder about the price tag.
1 July 2026
United plot double raid on City's academy starlets
Manchester City are bracing for a cross-town raid as United target two of their most promising 16-year-old academy talents this summer.
1 July 2026
Pep Guardiola Stand: More Than Just A Name On The Etihad
Manchester City's expanded North Stand will be named the Pep Guardiola Stand, adding over 7,000 seats and at least 3,000 rail seats as the club enters the post-Guardiola era under...
1 July 2026 City's summer plans hinge on outgoings as Kovacic, Marmoush and Gonzalez consider exits
City's summer spending beyond the Anderson deal depends on outgoings, with Kovacic, Marmoush and Gonzalez all considering their futures.
1 July 2026
Chelsea gave Maresca permission to talk to City in October 2025 — on one condition
Enzo Maresca had Chelsea's blessing to hold talks with Manchester City as early as October 2025 — but only on condition he finished the season at Stamford Bridge first.
1 July 2026 Cherki clip gives City a new way to connect while the squad's away
City's latest City Studios clip uses Rayan Cherki to keep fans engaged while World Cup players are away, selling personality over tactics.
1 July 2026
Mathys Detourbet joins Monaco on loan after City deal
Manchester City complete their first summer business as Mathys Detourbet signs from Troyes for €25m and immediately joins Monaco on loan, with a recall option and potential...
1 July 2026 Tonali ‘getting closer’ to Tottenham despite City hijack talk
Sandro Tonali is reportedly getting closer to a Tottenham move despite Manchester City's reported interest, with personal terms already agreed.
1 July 2026 Cherki gets late minutes as France ease past Sweden
Rayan Cherki made another late substitute appearance as France swept past Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup last-32, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice.
1 July 2026 Tottenham lead chase for Tonali as De Zerbi factor proves decisive
Tottenham are leading the race for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the De Zerbi factor playing a key role in the Italian's thinking.
1 July 2026 Rico Lewis mentioned in Anderson talks as City balance the books
Hugo Viana mentioned Rico Lewis in negotiations over Elliot Anderson as City look to balance the books following a club-record £116m deal for the Forest midfielder.
1 July 2026
Rodri's surgery could force City's hand in Bouaddi pursuit
Rodri's post-World Cup surgery could force Manchester City to reconsider a loan-back deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Blues needing an immediate midfield...
30 June 2026 Haaland sends Norway through as Brazil await in last-16
Erling Haaland's late winner sends Norway into the World Cup last-16 for the first time, setting up a clash with Brazil in Dallas.
30 June 2026 Manchester City plotting record-breaking move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a bid worth over €110m for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, threatening Tottenham's pursuit of the Italian midfielder.
30 June 2026 City's Tonali Enquiry Puts Newcastle's £100m Price Tag Under Scrutiny
Manchester City have reportedly made fresh enquiries for Sandro Tonali, putting Newcastle's £100m valuation back in focus as Tottenham wait on a follow-up bid.
30 June 2026