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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Bouaddi agrees personal terms as City close in on €90m deal
Ayyoub Bouaddi has agreed personal terms with Manchester City until 2031. The fee structure remains the final obstacle, with Lille seeking €100m and City offering €90m fixed plus...
29 July 2026
Kalvin Phillips set for third loan exit as Sheffield United reunion looms
Kalvin Phillips is set to re-join Sheffield United on loan for the 2026-27 season, his third loan away from Manchester City since arriving in 2022.
29 July 2026
Erling Haaland becomes FPL's most expensive player ever at £15.5m
Erling Haaland sets a new FPL record at £15.5 million, breaking his own previous mark. The City striker's price keeps rising, but so do his goals and points.
29 July 2026
Jack Grealish's future at City uncertain as Saudi interest emerges and Everton circle
Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City for pre-season after a loan at Everton, but his future is uncertain with Saudi interest and City's preference for a permanent sale.
29 July 2026
Real Madrid make first Rodri approach as Savinho pushes for Spurs exit
Real Madrid have made their first approach for Rodri, while Savinho has told City he wants to join Tottenham this summer for more game time.
29 July 2026
Maresca era begins: City's 2026/27 season key dates
Enzo Maresca's first season as City manager begins with an Asia pre-season tour, a Community Shield clash with Arsenal, and a home Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
29 July 2026
Tottenham give City Savinho ultimatum: £60m deal or they walk
Tottenham have set Manchester City an August 1 deadline to complete a £60m deal for Savinho or they will walk away and target alternatives like Nusa, Gakpo, Leao and Sancho.
28 July 2026 Savinho tells City he wants out as Tottenham circle with ultimatum
Savinho has told Manchester City he wants to leave this summer. Tottenham are pushing for a deal, with an ultimatum set for the weekend.
28 July 2026
Pedro Neto to City: Chelsea set £75m+ price tag as Maresca eyes reunion
Manchester City are linked with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as Enzo Maresca eyes a reunion. Chelsea expect over £75m and are not actively selling.
28 July 2026 Maresca takes 28-man squad to Asia as City begin pre-season tour
Enzo Maresca has named a 28-man squad for City's pre-season tour of Asia, with friendlies against Inter Milan, K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid.
28 July 2026 Grealish Left Out as City Confirm Asia Tour Squad
Jack Grealish is left out of Manchester City's travelling squad for their preseason tour of Asia, sparking further speculation over his future at the club.
28 July 2026
PSG step back from Rodri chase as La Liga giants circle
PSG have stepped back from pursuing Rodri, leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid as the remaining suitors for the Manchester City midfielder entering the final year of his contract.
28 July 2026 Rodri tells City he wants Real Madrid move as Foden and Khusanov sign new deals
Rodri has told Manchester City directly he wants to join Real Madrid, with personal terms agreed and only a fee left to settle.
28 July 2026
Maresca breaks silence on City’s 115 charges in first press conference as boss
Enzo Maresca has responded for the first time to questions about City’s ongoing 115-charge FFP case, insisting the saga isn’t weighing on him as he begins life as City boss.
28 July 2026
Savinio tells City he wants out as Tottenham circle
Savinho has informed Manchester City of his clear desire to leave this summer, with Tottenham long-term admirers of the 22-year-old Brazilian forward.
28 July 2026
Rodri undergoes back surgery after World Cup triumph as City await return timeline
Manchester City confirm Rodri underwent back surgery after winning the World Cup with Spain. The midfielder could return for the Community Shield against Arsenal.
28 July 2026