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 Keeps His Cards Close On City's Goalkeeping Plans
Enzo Maresca stayed tight-lipped on City's goalkeeping plans as James Trafford nears a £40m+ Leeds move, leaving fans to speculate.
4 August 2026
Maresca plays waiting game on Rulli and Trafford as goalkeeper shuffle drags on
Enzo Maresca confirms no immediate progress on Geronimo Rulli's arrival from Marseille or James Trafford's Leeds exit, with both deals understood to be at an advanced stage.
4 August 2026
McAidoo out of Seoul clash but shoulder issue is minor, insists Maresca
Ryan McAidoo will miss City's Seoul friendly with a minor shoulder injury, but Maresca insists it's nothing important. Savinho and Semenyo are set to cover the wide areas.
4 August 2026
Neto to City: Maresca's Chelsea reunion takes shape as 'big-money' bid looms
City's interest in Pedro Neto is being driven by Enzo Maresca, with Mick Brown suggesting a 'big-money' deal is possible.
4 August 2026
City's Seoul Search for First Win of the Maresca Era
Manchester City face K-League All Stars for the first time on Wednesday, seeking their first win under Enzo Maresca after a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan in Hong Kong.
4 August 2026
City's Midfield Overhaul Takes Shape as Bouaddi Deal Agreed and Rulli Bid Lands
City have agreed a long-term deal with Ayyoub Bouaddi as their Rodri replacement, though Lille want him on loan for the season.
4 August 2026
Bouaddi saga: City and Lille at odds over midfielder's future
City and Lille are telling different stories over Ayyoub Bouaddi's future, with personal terms agreed but the French club's stance unclear, all while Real Madrid chase Rodri.
4 August 2026
Rodri's Future Hangs in the Balance as City Weigh Up a Tough Call
Rodri's future at City is in doubt with Real Madrid circling. With a year left on his deal, injuries piling up, and a £50m bid expected, the Blues face a tough call.
4 August 2026
Rodri's City future: January exit 'at the very earliest' says Wyness, as Borson predicts summer departure
Two conflicting voices on Rodri's future: Wyness sees January exit at earliest, Borson predicts summer departure. Real Madrid linked, contract runs to 2027.
4 August 2026
Kovacic commits to City after Maresca talks: 'They count on me'
Mateo Kovacic confirms he is staying at Manchester City after talks with Enzo Maresca, insisting 'they count on me' as he prepares for the 2026-27 season.
4 August 2026 Bouaddi stays put? Lille president cools City's midfield pursuit
Lille president Olivier Létang has insisted Ayyoub Bouaddi will stay despite City's interest, with a loan-back deal and £67m-£84m fee failing to change his stance.
4 August 2026
Rico Lewis and the Maresca factor: a familiar face could unlock a fresh start
Rico Lewis has a history with new boss Enzo Maresca dating back to the treble season. With versatility that proved a hindrance last term, a familiar face could offer a route back...
4 August 2026
Nico Gonzalez's fresh start: Why the Spaniard could finally make the number six role his own
Nico Gonzalez impressed in City's pre-season friendly against Inter, and his enthusiasm for learning the Maresca way suggests a bigger role could be on the horizon.
4 August 2026 Maresca's defensive dilemma, transfer whispers and Rodri latest: Monday's City talking points
Enzo Maresca continues to mould his City squad, with a centre-back decision looming, transfer business simmering and Rodri's recovery progressing. Monday's talking points in brief.
3 August 2026
Bouaddi to City: Fee Gap Stalls a Deal That's Otherwise Agreed
City's chase of Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi drags on with personal terms agreed but a fee gap that won't close, and a public denial from Lille's president adding to the standoff.
3 August 2026
Maresca Eyes Chelsea Reunion as City Plot £70m Neto Move
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a bid for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with new boss Enzo Maresca keen to reunite with the Portuguese star he previously coached at Stamford...
3 August 2026