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 Rodri stance: No sale unless Bouaddi arrives first
Manchester City will only consider selling Rodri this summer if they first secure Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the Blues valuing the midfielder well above Real Madrid's €60m...
30 July 2026
Rodri to Real Madrid: €50m deal could be resolved within 24 hours
Manchester City midfielder Rodri could be heading to Real Madrid for €40-50m, with AS reporting a possible resolution within 24 hours.
30 July 2026
Could Nico O'Reilly Move Into Midfield Under Maresca?
Nico O'Reilly rose to prominence at left-back for Man City and England, but with depth in that position, Enzo Maresca may shift the midfielder back to his natural role.
29 July 2026
City eye Rulli as Trafford replacement
Manchester City have identified Geronimo Rulli as their preferred back-up goalkeeper to replace James Trafford, with the Argentinian keen on a move to the Etihad.
29 July 2026
City close in on €90m Ayyoub Bouaddi deal as Rodri uncertainty lingers
Manchester City are pushing to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for around €90m plus add-ons, with personal terms already agreed until 2031.
29 July 2026
Jack Grealish pushes back on pre-season tour speculation with injury update
Jack Grealish responds to speculation about his absence from Manchester City's pre-season tour, clarifying he is still recovering from a foot injury and has not been left out.
29 July 2026
City's Post-World Cup Pre-Season Tour: What to Expect in Hong Kong and Seoul
City's post-World Cup pre-season tour heads to Hong Kong and Seoul with 28 players. They face Inter, K League All-Stars, and Atlético Madrid.
29 July 2026
Wednesday brings flurry of City activity: Asia arrival, exit request, Rodri interest and key signing close
Wednesday 29th July was the busiest day of Man City's summer so far, with the squad arriving in Asia, an exit request, a familiar suitor for Rodri and a key signing close.
29 July 2026
Foden rejected Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham approaches before signing new City contract
Phil Foden rejected approaches from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham before signing a new four-year contract with Manchester City until 2030, with Enzo Maresca's arrival proving...
29 July 2026
Fabrizio Romano: City closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi deal
Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester City are increasingly optimistic about signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, with negotiations accelerating and a deal possible within days.
29 July 2026
Christian McFarlane heads to Leicester City for the season
Manchester City left-back Christian McFarlane has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan deal, pending EFL approval, with the 19-year-old seeking senior gametime.
29 July 2026 Transfer expert Bryan King: City would be 'crazy' to let Rodri join Real Madrid
Real Madrid have made an approach for Rodri with talks underway. Bryan King says City would be crazy to sell, but the midfielder has hinted at a future return to Spain.
29 July 2026
Gvardiol Secures Place Among City's Elite Core with New Deal
Josko Gvardiol's new contract through to 2031 confirms his status as one of three central pillars at Manchester City alongside Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
29 July 2026
Rayan Cherki explains why Ayyoub Bouaddi is called 'Einstein' as Man City close in
Rayan Cherki reveals why Ayyoub Bouaddi was called 'Einstein' as Man City close in on the 18-year-old Lille midfielder with personal terms reportedly agreed.
29 July 2026 City 'step up' pursuit of Lille teenager Bouaddi as transfer race intensifies
Manchester City have 'stepped up' their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with negotiations intensifying and personal terms being discussed, though several top clubs...
29 July 2026 City Weighing Up Enzo Fernandez Move Regardless of Bouaddi Deal
Manchester City are still weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with reports suggesting the 25-year-old could yet be targeted this summer.
29 July 2026