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 close in on Bouaddi as midfield rebuild takes shape
City are closing in on Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, with reports of a deal worth up to €100m entering its final phase. Elliot Anderson has also arrived from Nottingham Forest.
7 August 2026
City close in on Rulli to fill Trafford void
City have agreed a fee with Marseille for goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, who will serve as backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma following James Trafford's exit to Leeds.
7 August 2026
Midfield rebuild, Rodri updates and a Sunday send-off: City's pre-season finale looms
City's pre-season finale against Atletico Madrid is fast approaching, but Friday's transfer developments and fresh updates on Rodri and Nico Gonzalez have dominated the headlines.
7 August 2026
City circle Enzo Fernandez as Rodri's exit draws nearer
City are lining up Enzo Fernandez as a potential Rodri replacement, with Chelsea valuing the Argentine at £120m.
7 August 2026
City Close In On Bouaddi As Fifth Summer Signing Nears
Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of agreeing a deal with Lille for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, which would be their fifth signing of the summer.
7 August 2026
Barcelona confident of Rodri deal as City brace for another summer departure
Barcelona are reportedly very confident of agreeing a deal for Rodri, with official club-to-club talks underway. City face the prospect of losing another key figure this summer.
7 August 2026
City balk at £75m Gusto price tag as Chelsea hold firm
Manchester City are unwilling to match Chelsea's £75m asking price for Malo Gusto, with PSG also cooling their interest.
7 August 2026
Trafford's £45m Leeds switch hands City a tidy piece of business
James Trafford has left Manchester City for Leeds United in a £45m club-record deal, with a future-profit clause protecting City's interests and funds freed up for a move for...
7 August 2026 Rodri's Future Hangs on Next Week's Maresca Meeting
Rodri is set to meet Enzo Maresca next week, with Barcelona reportedly agreeing personal terms. City remain relaxed, but the midfielder's decision could shape their summer.
7 August 2026
City sound out Mac Allister as Rodri's future takes another twist
City have made contact with Alexis Mac Allister's camp as a potential replacement for Rodri, who looks increasingly likely to leave for Barcelona after Real Madrid walked away.
7 August 2026
Nico Gonzalez Commits to City as Midfield Picture Becomes Clearer
Nico Gonzalez confirms he is happy at City and has no intention of leaving, while Mateo Kovacic also commits for next season.
6 August 2026
City's Right-Back Search Ends: Nunes, Khusanov and Reis Provide the Answers
Manchester City have ended their search for a right-back, with Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis providing the options Enzo Maresca needs.
6 August 2026 Trafford departs for Leeds as City finalise Rulli deal
James Trafford has completed his move to Leeds United, with Gerónimo Rulli set to arrive as his replacement at the Etihad. City's goalkeeping picture is now clear.
6 August 2026
City and Arsenal go head-to-head for Brazilian wonderkid Pavuna
City and Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Flamengo's 15-year-old midfielder Kaua Pavuna, whose family recently toured European clubs.
6 August 2026 Rodri's Exit Looms Large: What a Summer of Change Means for City
Rodri's future hangs in the balance as Real Madrid and Barcelona circle, with City facing a summer of significant departures and a potential €75m fee.
6 August 2026 Palmeiras slam brakes on City's Conceicao chase as Brazilian giants hold firm
Palmeiras have put Manchester City and Manchester United's pursuit of 16-year-old winger Eduardo Conceicao on hold, opting to promote him to the senior squad instead.
6 August 2026