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 set to stay put as City look to avoid midfield exodus
Manchester City are expected to keep Rodri this summer after Bernardo Silva's departure, with the board unwilling to lose two experienced midfielders in one window.
25 June 2026 City close to record-breaking €150M deal for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson
Manchester City are closing in on a British record €150 million deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the England international identified as the cornerstone...
24 June 2026
City among clubs in contact with Gusto camp but right-back not a priority target
Manchester City have held preliminary talks with Malo Gusto's representatives but the Chelsea right-back is not currently a priority target for the club this summer.
24 June 2026
City join chase for academy graduate Nmecha
Manchester City are among several European giants to have enquired about former academy graduate Felix Nmecha, with Borussia Dortmund valuing the midfielder at around €100 million.
23 June 2026 City set strict conditions for potential Tonali move
Manchester City will only move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali this summer if one of their current midfielders leaves the club, with Elliot Anderson the primary target.
23 June 2026 Reijnders and Calafiori Return to Serie A Looks Unlikely Due to Price Tags
Tijjani Reijnders and Riccardo Calafiori are linked with Serie A returns, but their hefty price tags make moves unlikely this summer.
23 June 2026
City linked with £57m move for Chelsea's Gusto
Manchester City are reportedly interested in Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto as Enzo Maresca takes over, with a potential £57m deal being discussed.
23 June 2026 Reijnders and Calafiori Face Uncertain Summer Moves as Price Tags Prove Prohibitive
Tijjani Reijnders and Riccardo Calafiori face uncertain futures as Manchester City and Arsenal demand high fees, making Serie A returns unlikely.
23 June 2026 City Add Seoul Dates to Pre-Season Plans
Manchester City have added Seoul fixtures to their Asia pre-season tour, giving the squad and supporters a clearer summer schedule ahead of the new campaign.
23 June 2026
Ryan McAidoo: Is City's answer on the wing already here?
Ryan McAidoo scored his first senior goal last season. With City chasing a winger this summer, could the 17-year-old be the answer?
23 June 2026
Rodri’s 30th Birthday Highlights the Planning Question Guardiola Can’t Duck
Rodri turned 30 this week while anchoring Spain at the World Cup, sharpening the question of how much City can lean on their most important midfielder next season.
23 June 2026 City's Tonali interest hinges on midfield departures
Manchester City will only move for Sandro Tonali if another midfielder leaves this summer, with Elliot Anderson the current priority target.
23 June 2026 Haaland Double Seals Norway's World Cup Progress
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup knockout stages with a perfect group record.
23 June 2026 Enzo Maresca set to name Ruben Dias as new Manchester City captain
Enzo Maresca is expected to name Ruben Dias as Manchester City captain following Bernardo Silva's exit, but Real Madrid are circling.
23 June 2026
Enzo Maresca Agrees Three-Year Deal to Become Manchester City Manager
Enzo Maresca has agreed a three-year deal to become Manchester City manager after compensation talks with Chelsea were resolved, with a package worth over £10m reportedly agreed.
23 June 2026 Tijjani Reijnders exit rumours grow as removal van spotted at his house
Rumours are swirling around Tijjani Reijnders after a removal truck was seen outside his home this week.
22 June 2026