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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Monga: Choosing City Over Arsenal Was a No-Brainer
Jeremy Monga says joining Manchester City was a no-brainer despite Arsenal's strong interest, citing the club's success and pathway as key factors.
6 August 2026
Trafford's City exit edges closer as Leeds medical is completed
James Trafford has completed his medical at Leeds United ahead of a permanent move from Manchester City, with the deal reportedly worth £40 million plus add-ons.
6 August 2026
Carragher backs City to topple Arsenal — and makes a fair point about Rodri
Jamie Carragher backs City to win the title under Enzo Maresca, arguing the new boss only needs to refresh a squad that finished second last season — and questioning why anyone...
6 August 2026
Lille's Cestero interest hints Bouaddi exit is all but done
Lille's interest in Real Madrid's Jorge Cestero suggests Ayyoub Bouaddi's move to City is close, with the French club already planning for life without their star midfielder.
6 August 2026
Barcelona's Rodri pursuit: ambition meets a familiar financial reality
Barcelona are exploring a move for Manchester City's Rodri, but financial constraints and Real Madrid's interest complicate an ambitious pursuit.
6 August 2026 Barcelona join the race for Rodri as contract standoff deepens
Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in the race for Rodri, with talks held over a potential deal. City have offered a boosted contract but the midfielder's future remains uncertain.
6 August 2026
Maresca's first City season: the weight of a very mixed history
Enzo Maresca begins his first season in the City dugout, facing the same question every new manager gets: what can he do in year one?
6 August 2026
Neto lined up as Savinho's City exit edges closer
City are preparing for Savinho's exit by lining up a move for Chelsea's Pedro Neto, with a £70m fee under consideration and a deal possible before the deadline.
6 August 2026
Alleyne's loan spell looks like the making of him as City's defensive depth takes shape
Max Alleyne's recall from Watford last January looks to have done him the world of good. His pre-season form suggests he is ready to stake a claim for a squad role.
6 August 2026
Maresca keeps cards close on Reis as City's squad puzzle deepens
Enzo Maresca praised Vitor Reis but gave little away on his future after City's win in Seoul, as the defender awaits a decision amid a busy summer of transfer activity.
6 August 2026 Jeremy Monga explains City switch as first outing offers a glimpse of what's to come
Jeremy Monga has explained why he chose Manchester City over Arsenal, with his first outing in a 3-1 friendly win over the K-League All-Stars showing plenty of promise.
5 August 2026 Maresca's Reis dilemma: City's future centre-back needs games now
Vitor Reis has impressed in pre-season, but Maresca faces a call on whether the Brazilian stays as fifth-choice centre-back or heads out on another loan to keep developing.
5 August 2026
Reijnders speculation rumbles on, but City hold all the cards
Tijjani Reijnders is linked with Nottingham Forest, Juventus and Galatasaray, but no formal bid has arrived.
5 August 2026
Catterall: Rodri fitness and presence could decide City's title challenge
Adam Catterall of talkSPORT backs City to challenge Arsenal for the title, but insists Rodri's fitness and presence at the Etihad could be the decisive factor.
5 August 2026
Foden and Kovacic endorse £116m Anderson as City rebuild takes shape
Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic have endorsed Elliot Anderson after his £116m move from Nottingham Forest, as City's rebuild under Hugo Viana continues with more signings expected.
5 August 2026 Maresca Sees Progress as City's Seoul Success Points to Bigger Picture
Enzo Maresca saw encouraging signs in City's 3-1 Seoul win over K League All-Stars, insisting the squad will improve further once everyone is available.
5 August 2026