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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Guehi's quiet authority could define Maresca's new-look City defence
Marc Guehi's quiet leadership and composure could prove vital for Enzo Maresca's City, with his Community Shield cameo offering a glimpse of what he brings to the back line.
21 August 2026
Grealish Takes No.18 as City Face Contract Crossroads
Jack Grealish will wear No.18 for City in 2026/27, with the winger entering the final year of his contract amid uncertainty over his long-term future.
21 August 2026
City's Wharton enquiry meets a firm Palace wall
City's enquiry for Adam Wharton has been knocked back by Crystal Palace, who have no intention of selling the midfielder this summer.
21 August 2026
City eye Palmeiras' Allan Elias as Savinho's heir apparent
Manchester City are working on a deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, with Savinho tipped to join Tottenham. The 22-year-old fits Maresca's profile.
20 August 2026
Gonzalez Breaks Silence on City Future as Newcastle Circle
Nico Gonzalez insists he is happy at Manchester City and doesn't want to leave, despite Newcastle United's reported interest in the midfielder during the final days of the...
20 August 2026
City rush to fill Rodri void as Wharton odds tumble
City have become bookmakers' favourites to sign Adam Wharton after Rodri's exit to Barcelona, but Crystal Palace insist the midfielder is not for sale.
20 August 2026
Adam Wharton: City's Midfield Puzzle Takes a Fresh Twist
Adam Wharton has emerged as a potential City target, with reports linking the Crystal Palace midfielder to the Blues. But a £100m price tag and defensive flaws raise questions.
20 August 2026
City Cast Wide Net for Savinho Successor as Palmeiras Play Hardball Over Elias
City are working on a deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias as Savinho pushes for a Tottenham move, with Pedro Neto among alternatives.
20 August 2026
City's Midfield Rebuild: Kone Emerges as Fallback in Busy Summer Window
City are considering Roma's Manu Kone as a fallback option in their midfield rebuild, with funds from Rodri and Reijnders sales available and other targets proving difficult.
20 August 2026
Gonzalez digs in as City's midfield rebuild gathers pace
Nico Gonzalez is determined to prove himself at City despite the club being open to a move to Newcastle, as the Blues reshape their midfield this summer.
20 August 2026
Marmoush and Savinho: Tottenham's £140m gamble on City's cast-offs
Tottenham are closing in on Man City duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho, with a £140m double deal in the works that could push their summer spending past £450m.
20 August 2026
Milan's Leao-Dias Swap Talk: A Transfer Fantasy With a Familiar Smell
Milan and Jorge Mendes are exploring a swap deal involving Rafael Leao and Ruben Dias, but wages and valuation gaps make it an unlikely proposition.
20 August 2026 City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as Savinho exit looms
City are reportedly preparing for Savinho's exit by targeting Palmeiras winger Allan, though the Brazilian club have so far resisted all approaches.
20 August 2026
Bouaddi closing in as City reshape midfield with record-breaking intent
City are in the final stages of negotiations with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the 18-year-old waiting to travel for a medical as the midfield rebuild continues.
20 August 2026
Enzo Fernandez saga leaves City and Chelsea playing a waiting game
Chelsea's £120m deadline for Enzo Fernandez has passed with no offer from City, but reports suggest a bid could still come.
20 August 2026 City Close the Door on Right-Back Pursuit as Midfield Takes Centre Stage
City have decided against signing a new right-back this summer, instead prioritising two midfielders in the final fortnight of the window after Rodri's exit to Barcelona.
20 August 2026