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.
1168 articles
Rodri One Game Away From Completing the Set After Leading Spain to World Cup Final
Rodri has captained Spain to the World Cup final, one win from the only trophy missing from his collection. A City player lifts the trophy regardless of the result.
20 July 2026
Rodri's Golden Ball caps improbable journey from ACL to World Cup glory
Rodri was named World Cup Golden Ball winner after captaining Spain to victory over Argentina, completing a remarkable recovery from an ACL rupture suffered in September 2024.
20 July 2026
Maresca hands Reijnders pre-season chance to prove worth
Enzo Maresca is giving Tijjani Reijnders a fresh start this pre-season as the Dutch midfielder looks to secure his place at Manchester City amid interest from Galatasaray,...
19 July 2026
Khaldoon and Al-Khelaifi pictured together in New York ahead of World Cup final
Khaldoon Al Mubarak and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi were pictured together on a padel court in New York City ahead of the World Cup final.
19 July 2026 Real Madrid make their position on Rodri unmistakably clear
Real Madrid have no intention of signing Rodri this summer despite the midfielder's openness to a move, according to a new report that draws a clear distinction between internal...
19 July 2026 Rodri keeps City guessing as World Cup final looms
Rodri insists his focus is on the World Cup final amid ongoing speculation over his Manchester City future, with little progress reported on a contract extension.
19 July 2026
Chelsea hijack City's pursuit of Morgan Rogers in British record £117m deal
Manchester City have missed out on Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is set for a Chelsea medical after the London club agreed a British record £117m fee.
19 July 2026
AC Milan eye Phil Foden but face major obstacles before any deal
AC Milan are reportedly interested in Phil Foden but would need to sell Rafael Leão first before making any approach. No formal talks have taken place.
19 July 2026
City emerge as surprise contenders for Chelsea's Fernandez after World Cup form
Manchester City have been installed as shock favourites to sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with odds tumbling to 6/1 after his World Cup heroics for Argentina.
18 July 2026
Trincão waiting on City as Al Ahli deal stalls
Sporting Lisbon's Francisco Trincão is reportedly delaying a move to Al Ahli in the hope that Manchester City make a formal approach before the window closes.
18 July 2026
City's shop window day draws scouts as Maresca rebuild rolls on
Manchester City's annual shop window session drew scouts and agents to the City Football Academy as the club looks to move on fringe players during a summer of significant squad...
18 July 2026
City closing in on teenage French goalkeeper Chabot
Manchester City are close to signing Angers goalkeeper Max-Edgar Chabot after the 18-year-old rejected a new contract to force a move to the Premier League club.
18 July 2026
City Holding Firm on Savinho as Spurs Circle
Tottenham are pushing for a £65m deal for Savinho but City are yet to give the move the green light, with talks ongoing.
18 July 2026
City edge closer to Bouaddi deal as Lille set £84m asking price
Manchester City have made progress in talks for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the French club setting an £84m asking price but open to fee reductions for a loan-back or...
18 July 2026 City's World Cup semi-final report: Rodri through, but heartbreak for England's Blues
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, with Rodri playing the full 90 minutes. England's semi-final ended in heartbreak as Argentina scored twice late on to win 2-1.
18 July 2026 Reijnders set to stay at City as Rodri uncertainty grows
Tijjani Reijnders is set to stay at Manchester City amid uncertainty around Rodri's future, with the Dutch midfielder expected to remain part of Enzo Maresca's plans.
18 July 2026