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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Maresca reveals City's search for new leaders as Fernández chase intensifies
Maresca confirms City are seeking one or two new captains, with Chelsea's Enzo Fernández the prime target. Marmoush is set for Spurs, while Grealish's future remains uncertain.
27 August 2026
Bouaddi ready for Selhurst bow as City ease new signing in
Ayyoub Bouaddi is set to be in the City squad for tomorrow's trip to Crystal Palace, with Maresca confirming the new signing is fit and ready, though a bench role looks most...
27 August 2026
Nico Gonzalez departs for Newcastle as City recoup £50m
Nico Gonzalez has completed his move from City to Newcastle, bringing an 18-month spell at the Etihad to an end. The midfielder could fetch £50m with add-ons.
27 August 2026
“I’m Not a Full-Back”: Nunes Opens Up on the Reluctant Transformation That Made Him City’s Cafunes
Matheus Nunes spent months insisting he wasn't a full-back. A difficult derby, a Club World Cup breakthrough and the 'Cafunes' nickname later, he's finally accepted his fate.
27 August 2026
City face the giants again: What the Champions League draw has in store
City face two of PSG, Bayern, Barcelona, Atlético, Inter or Real in the new-look Champions League league phase.
27 August 2026
Grealish's Future: Everton and Villa in Contact as Exit Looms
Jack Grealish is set to decide his future in the coming days, with Everton and Aston Villa both in contact.
27 August 2026 Bouaddi's Big Step: Smith Warns City's Teenage Signing Faces a Learning Curve
Alan Smith warns that new City signing Ayyoub Bouaddi faces a big step up to the Premier League, with the teenager expected to replace Rodri despite limited experience.
27 August 2026
De Jong to City? The Curious Case of Barcelona's Injured Midfielder
Frenkie De Jong has been linked with a late move to Manchester City, but the injured Barcelona midfielder's situation is far from straightforward.
26 August 2026 Sunderland's audacious Grealish loan bid: the numbers behind the move
Sunderland have made an ambitious loan offer for Jack Grealish, with City covering part of his wages and a potential permanent move next summer.
26 August 2026 Gakpo interest puts Liverpool in a bind over City's advances
Manchester City have opened talks over Cody Gakpo, leaving Liverpool to weigh an offer while chasing two replacements before the deadline.
26 August 2026 Bouaddi joins City as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City confirm the signing of 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £81.3m plus add-ons, following Elliot Anderson through the door this summer.
26 August 2026
City confirm Bouaddi capture as midfield rebuild takes shape
City confirm the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with Hugo Viana praising the 18-year-old's potential as the midfield rebuild continues.
26 August 2026
Marmoush set to follow Sávio out the door as Spurs raid City's attack
Omar Marmoush is set to join Tottenham in a deal worth up to €70m, following Sávio out of City as Spurs raid the Blues' attack this week.
26 August 2026
Enzo Fernandez to City? Agreement in principle reached but Chelsea stand firm on £120m
City have agreed personal terms with Enzo Fernandez, but Chelsea's £120m asking price remains an obstacle. Maresca's influence could be key, while Nico Gonzalez heads to Newcastle.
26 August 2026
Four Blues named in PFA Team of the Year as O'Reilly lands Young Player prize
Four City players were named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, with Nico O'Reilly also scooping the Young Player of the Year award.
26 August 2026 Fernandez pushes for City switch as Blues weigh late midfield move
Enzo Fernandez has again asked Chelsea to let him join City, with personal terms reportedly agreed on a deal until 2032. But no club agreement exists yet.
26 August 2026