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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Savinho tells City he wants out as Tottenham circle with ultimatum
Savinho has told Manchester City he wants to leave this summer. Tottenham are pushing for a deal, with an ultimatum set for the weekend.
28 July 2026
Pedro Neto to City: Chelsea set £75m+ price tag as Maresca eyes reunion
Manchester City are linked with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as Enzo Maresca eyes a reunion. Chelsea expect over £75m and are not actively selling.
28 July 2026
Maresca takes 28-man squad to Asia as City begin pre-season tour
Enzo Maresca has named a 28-man squad for City's pre-season tour of Asia, with friendlies against Inter Milan, K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid.
28 July 2026
Grealish Left Out as City Confirm Asia Tour Squad
Jack Grealish is left out of Manchester City's travelling squad for their preseason tour of Asia, sparking further speculation over his future at the club.
28 July 2026
PSG step back from Rodri chase as La Liga giants circle
PSG have stepped back from pursuing Rodri, leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid as the remaining suitors for the Manchester City midfielder entering the final year of his contract.
28 July 2026
Rodri tells City he wants Real Madrid move as Foden and Khusanov sign new deals
Rodri has told Manchester City directly he wants to join Real Madrid, with personal terms agreed and only a fee left to settle.
28 July 2026
Maresca breaks silence on City’s 115 charges in first press conference as boss
Enzo Maresca has responded for the first time to questions about City’s ongoing 115-charge FFP case, insisting the saga isn’t weighing on him as he begins life as City boss.
28 July 2026
Savinio tells City he wants out as Tottenham circle
Savinho has informed Manchester City of his clear desire to leave this summer, with Tottenham long-term admirers of the 22-year-old Brazilian forward.
28 July 2026
Rodri undergoes back surgery after World Cup triumph as City await return timeline
Manchester City confirm Rodri underwent back surgery after winning the World Cup with Spain. The midfielder could return for the Community Shield against Arsenal.
28 July 2026
Enzo Maresca’s first words to new City record signing Elliot Anderson revealed
Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City for £116 million from Nottingham Forest. Enzo Maresca told him: 'You have my number; anything, anything, you can ask.'
28 July 2026
Gvardiol commits to City until 2031: 'It's the best club in the world'
Josko Gvardiol has signed a new Manchester City contract until 2031, committing his future to the club he calls 'the best in the world' ahead of Enzo Maresca's first season.
28 July 2026
Rodri undergoes minor back surgery as contract uncertainty lingers
Manchester City confirm Rodri underwent successful minor back surgery this week, while his contract situation remains unresolved with no indication he will sign a renewal offer.
28 July 2026
Trafford heading to Leeds in record £40m deal
James Trafford is leaving City for Leeds United in a £40m club-record deal, making him the most expensive British goalkeeper for a second time.
28 July 2026
Mishel Nduka picks City over Arsenal: £1m-a-year teen deal raises eyebrows
Mishel Nduka, 16, joins Manchester City from Arsenal on £1m-a-year terms. City also beat the Gunners to Jeremy Monga as Arsenal's academy loses another prospect.
28 July 2026 City enter race for PSG teenager Mbaye as winger eyes exit
Manchester City have added PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye to their shortlist, joining Tottenham, Aston Villa, Dortmund and Leipzig in pursuit of the 18-year-old Senegal international.
28 July 2026
City hand trial to Vincent Kompany's former Burnley prodigy Charlie Casper
Manchester City have taken former Burnley goalkeeper Charlie Casper on trial. The 21-year-old was fast-tracked by Vincent Kompany but never played a senior game for the Clarets.
28 July 2026