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.
1168 articles
City's Deadline Day Shopping List: Gakpo, Fernández and the Great Midfield Rebuild
City approach deadline day with Cody Gakpo and Enzo Fernández as top targets, after a record £116m signing and a host of high-profile departures.
30 August 2026
Guehi's Versatility Shines as City Make It Two From Two
Marc Guehi has impressed in two different roles as City made it two wins from two, with Enzo Maresca hinting the defender could be a future captain.
30 August 2026
Fernandez absence fuels City speculation as Chelsea door creaks open
Enzo Fernandez is reportedly set to miss Chelsea's clash with Brighton, a second straight absence that fuels speculation over a late move to Manchester City.
30 August 2026
City accelerate pursuit of Gakpo as £85m talks with Liverpool begin
City have opened talks with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo, with an £85m package reportedly being prepared.
30 August 2026
Five games, three competitions: City's September road map
City face five games across three competitions in September, starting with Coventry at home and ending with Sunderland, with a trip to Porto and a derby in between.
30 August 2026
City brace for Gakpo tug-of-war as £85m bid looms
City are preparing an £85m bid for Cody Gakpo, with personal terms agreed. Liverpool want to sign two more wingers before letting him go, with Barcola close.
29 August 2026
Nunes Opens Up on Guardiola's Emotional Exit and the 'Not Clever' Comment That Wasn't
Matheus Nunes reveals the tearful atmosphere of Pep Guardiola's farewell and clarifies the manager's 'not clever' comment, insisting he never meant it literally.
29 August 2026
Viana's warm homecoming as City draw De Bruyne and Rodri
Hugo Viana relishes reunions with Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri as City draw PSG, Napoli, Barcelona and more in the Champions League league phase.
29 August 2026
Allan Arrives in Manchester as City Close in on Palmeiras Winger
Palmeiras winger Allan has arrived in Manchester to finalise his €40m move to City, while the club also chase Liverpool's Cody Gakpo before the window closes.
29 August 2026
City's Champions League draw: Eight games, one very familiar theme
City's first European campaign without Guardiola brings PSG, Barcelona, Napoli and a host of familiar foes. A draw that offers no favours and plenty of ghosts.
29 August 2026
Maresca's Squad Maths: Why City's Transfer Business May Not Be Finished Yet
Enzo Maresca has hinted City's transfer business may not be done, citing the need for two players per position with 60-65 games ahead.
29 August 2026
Anderson: Maresca's structured demands are a learning curve
Elliot Anderson reveals how Enzo Maresca is asking him to play a more structured role at City, as he adapts after his summer move from Nottingham Forest.
29 August 2026
Bouaddi windfall quietly scuppers Newcastle's Fernandez-Pardo pursuit
Manchester City's £86m move for Ayyoub Bouaddi has left Lille flush with cash, making it difficult for Newcastle to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo this window.
29 August 2026
Cherki and Haaland fire City to statement win at Selhurst Park
City made it two wins from two under Maresca with a 4-1 win at Palace. Haaland and Cherki both scored twice, and the manager liked what he saw.
29 August 2026
City handed brutal Champions League draw as Opta data lays bare the scale of the task
City's Champions League league phase draw throws up PSG, Barcelona, Porto and Leipzig, with Opta rating their fixtures among the toughest in the competition.
29 August 2026
Transfer Window Finale Could Give Maresca the Depth He Needs
City's 4-1 win at Crystal Palace showcased squad depth, but the real story is the transfer window.
29 August 2026