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 eye Enzo Fernandez as Real Madrid prepare Rodri bid
Manchester City are considering a huge offer for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez as Real Madrid prepare their first bid for Rodri, with the midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge...
27 July 2026
City beat Liverpool to 16-year-old Leicester attacker Darren Motsi
Manchester City have beaten Liverpool to the signing of 16-year-old Leicester City attacker Darren Motsi, with the teenager choosing the Etihad Stadium and City's development plan.
27 July 2026 Real Madrid set to test City resolve with €60m Rodri bid
Real Madrid are preparing their first formal bid for Rodri, with an opening offer worth between €50m and €60m, as the midfielder enters the final year of his City contract.
27 July 2026 Rodri tells City he wants to leave: Summer transfer tracker update
Rodri has told Manchester City directly that he wants to leave this summer, according to the club's transfer tracker updated on 27th July 2026.
27 July 2026
Juventus circling for John Stones after Etihad exit
Juventus are making serious contacts to sign John Stones after the 32-year-old left Manchester City as a free agent this summer, according to Sky Sports' Luca Bendoni.
27 July 2026
City test Barcelona resolve over teenage midfielder Marc Bernal
Manchester City have checked with Barcelona over 19-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal, who has a €500m release clause, but any deal remains very unlikely.
27 July 2026
Rodri set for Madrid back surgery as World Cup heroics mask contract uncertainty
Rodri will undergo back surgery in Madrid on Monday, days after winning the World Cup with Spain.
27 July 2026
Pre-season tour opens door for City's next generation to step up
With several first-team stars resting after the World Cup, City's pre-season tour of Asia offers young players like Divine Mukasa and Ryan McAidoo a chance to claim a vacant wing...
27 July 2026 City's winger search: No clear favourite yet, but options are piling up
Manchester City still need a winger this summer but no clear favourite has emerged. Ibrahim Mbaye, Pedro Neto and Iliman Ndiaye are all linked — each with complications.
27 July 2026
Man City's FPL prices for 2026-27: Haaland makes history at £15.5m
Manchester City's FPL prices for 2026-27 are out. Erling Haaland is a record £15.5m. Full squad list with Maresca at the helm.
26 July 2026
Nottingham Forest reconsidering Rico Lewis move as doubts emerge over City youngster
Nottingham Forest are having second thoughts about signing Rico Lewis from City this summer, with doubts over his adaptability and best position.
26 July 2026
De Zerbi pushing for Savinho as Tottenham talks continue
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has identified Savinho as a top target, with talks ongoing between the clubs despite City not actively seeking to sell the winger.
26 July 2026
Vinicius Jr camp reopens dialogue with City as Madrid exit looms
Manchester City have been contacted again by Vinicius Junior’s camp, with the Brazilian’s representatives indicating a move from Real Madrid is realistic this summer after stalled...
26 July 2026
City eye Pedro Neto reunion as Maresca pushes for Chelsea winger
Enzo Maresca wants to reunite with Pedro Neto at Manchester City as Chelsea consider a €80m sale. City need another winger with Savinho likely to leave.
26 July 2026 Why Maresca's homecoming at City feels different to Chelsea chaos
Enzo Maresca says he feels 'back home' as Manchester City manager, praising the club's stability after leaving Chelsea.
26 July 2026
Maresca shrugs off '115 charges' saga: 'Nothing has happened'
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he has 'no concerns personally' about the club's 115 charges case, noting that 'nothing has happened' in three years.
26 July 2026