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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Man City Talking Points: The key news stories from Monday
A round-up of Monday's Manchester City news, including the pre-season return date and a look at the post-Guardiola era.
14 July 2026
City's right-back search appears to have a clear target
Manchester City's search for a right-back appears to be narrowing, with Chelsea's Malo Gusto emerging as the primary target as other options come off the market.
14 July 2026
Guardiola 'lost faith' in Stones' fitness before City exit, report claims
A new report reveals Pep Guardiola lost faith in John Stones' ability to stay fit during the defender's final months at Manchester City, with the Carabao Cup final omission a...
13 July 2026
Van der Vaart on Haaland: 'I went to sleep and woke up seeing he scored two goals'
Rafael van der Vaart admits Erling Haaland baffles him despite acknowledging his greatness, comparing the City striker to Roy Makaay and praising his extraordinary finishing...
13 July 2026
Barcelona's Ferran Torres Dilemma Could Trigger a £6.7m Windfall for City
Barcelona are reportedly open to selling Ferran Torres rather than triggering a £6.7m clause that would pay Manchester City.
13 July 2026
City yet to open Trincão talks as Saudi side make first move
Manchester City and Tottenham are linked with Sporting's Francisco Trincão but neither has opened talks, with Saudi side Al Ahli the only club to have made a formal approach.
13 July 2026
Camavinga shuts door on City move despite Real Madrid openness
Eduardo Camavinga has told his agent he wants to stay at Real Madrid this summer, ending any realistic prospect of a move to Manchester City despite the Spanish club being open to...
13 July 2026
City's summer business: Every deal tracked as Maresca reshapes his squad
Tracking every Manchester City signing, departure and target under Enzo Maresca and Hugo Viana this summer.
13 July 2026
Man United Enter Race for Midfield Target City Were Tracking
Manchester United reportedly plan to hijack Manchester City's pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his World Cup performances for Morocco.
13 July 2026
Danny Mills warns City over record Anderson deal: 'The Kalvin Phillips example will always be thrown at you'
Danny Mills has warned Manchester City to be cautious over their record £116 million signing of Elliot Anderson, drawing comparisons to the failed Kalvin Phillips move.
13 July 2026
Grealish among senior players back for City’s July 20 pre-season start
Jack Grealish is among a group of senior Manchester City players set to return for pre-season training on July 20, despite ongoing speculation about his future.
13 July 2026 City talking points: loan exit, defensive concerns, World Cup progress
Six stories from the weekend: a loan exit confirmed, the centre-back situation analysed, and three City players join Haaland in the World Cup quarter-finals.
13 July 2026
World Cup bench duty could be the making of Rayan Cherki at Manchester City
Rayan Cherki has played just 61 minutes at the World Cup. Being on the periphery could be the motivation he needs to take his game to another level for Manchester City.
13 July 2026
Rodri set for minor back surgery, expected to be fit for start of season
A new report from Spanish outlet Larazon claims Rodri will undergo minor back surgery and be fit for Manchester City's 2026-27 season start.
13 July 2026 Maresca to give Grealish chance to stake his claim in pre-season
Enzo Maresca plans to give Jack Grealish a chance to impress in pre-season as his proposed return to Everton remains in limbo.
13 July 2026
City set to parade 25 transfer-listed players in Tuesday showcase
Manchester City will host a shop window fixture on Tuesday featuring up to 25 players available for loan or permanent moves, with clubs from the Championship and Europe invited to...
13 July 2026