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
World Cup offers first look at City's new midfield partnership
Elliot Anderson and Rodri have impressed at the 2026 World Cup, offering City fans a glimpse of a midfield partnership that could define next season.
13 July 2026
Jeremy Monga: Manchester City Complete Signing of Leicester City Teenager
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga on a five-year contract, with the 17-year-old describing the move as a dream come true.
12 July 2026
City eye Trincão but Savinho exit must come first
Manchester City are monitoring Sporting's Francisco Trincão, but any move depends on Savinho leaving the club first, with Tottenham linked to the Brazilian.
12 July 2026
City dig in on Gusto valuation as Chelsea demand £75m
Manchester City have refused Chelsea's £75m asking price for Malo Gusto but expect further talks after the World Cup as Maresca pushes to strengthen at right-back.
12 July 2026
Khusanov agent lifts lid on Newcastle talks before Man City move
Abdukodir Khusanov's agent reveals Newcastle United held concrete talks before the defender's January 2025 move to Manchester City, with a warm relationship maintained between...
12 July 2026
Jeremy Monga to join Man City's pre-season tour as Maresca weighs up loan decision
Jeremy Monga will join Manchester City's pre-season tour of Asia as Enzo Maresca assesses whether the 17-year-old should remain in the first-team squad or head out on loan for the...
12 July 2026
Sverre Nypan's Lommel Loan: A Pivotal Season Ahead for City's Midfield Prospect
Sverre Nypan has joined Lommel SK on loan for the 2026-27 season. After a difficult spell at Middlesbrough, the young midfielder needs regular football to realise his potential.
12 July 2026
Borson: 'Ridiculous' Anderson fee nothing new in football
Stefan Borson says Man City's £116m Elliot Anderson fee is 'ridiculous' but nothing unusual, pointing to decades of inflated Premier League transfers.
12 July 2026 Manchester City re-sign Pierce Charles and loan him to QPR
Manchester City have re-signed goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, handing him a five-year contract before sending him on loan to QPR for the 2026-27 season.
12 July 2026
Bellingham's Double Sinks Haaland as England End Norway's World Cup Run
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England knocked Erling Haaland and Norway out of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory in Miami.
12 July 2026
City announce £10 tickets for every Premier League home game this season
Manchester City have confirmed £10 tickets for every Premier League home game this season, working with City Matters to make matches more accessible for local supporters.
11 July 2026 Real Madrid cool on Zubimendi as City beat Arsenal to Monga deal
Real Madrid have decided against signing Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi this summer, while Manchester City have beaten the Gunners to the signing of Leicester winger Jeremy Monga.
11 July 2026 Jeremy Monga signs: City’s academy pathway continues to sell itself
Jeremy Monga has joined Manchester City from Leicester on a five-year deal, with the transfer highlighting the club's growing reputation for developing elite young talent.
11 July 2026
City cool on £75m Gusto valuation but talks expected to continue
Manchester City are interested in Malo Gusto but won't pay Chelsea's £75m asking price. Talks are expected to continue after the World Cup.
11 July 2026
Friday's City talking points: Grealish exit, Maresca's staff, Haaland's big night
Friday's Manchester City news cycle covered nine stories, including Jack Grealish's potential exit, Enzo Maresca's staff, and Erling Haaland's World Cup quarter-final.
11 July 2026 Nypan heads to Lommel for season-long loan
Sverre Nypan has joined Lommel SK on a season-long loan, with the Norwegian midfielder set to play Belgian Pro League football for the first time.
11 July 2026