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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Tottenham join race for City goalkeeper James Trafford
Tottenham are the latest club to show interest in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with Newcastle, Brighton, Aston Villa and Juventus also monitoring the 23-year-old's...
1 July 2026 Valencia eye Vitor Reis as Manchester City hold firm on Brazilian defender
Valencia have identified Vitor Reis as a preferred defensive target, but Manchester City are not currently considering letting the 20-year-old Brazilian leave this summer.
1 July 2026 Lille Set €100m Price Tag on City Target Ayyoub Bouaddi
Lille have set a €100m asking price for Manchester City target Ayyoub Bouaddi, making clear they will sell the 18-year-old this summer — but only on their terms.
1 July 2026
Hugo Viana's blueprint for Man City's new winger emerges
Hugo Viana wants a direct, progressive winger who can dribble and create chances, according to a report from Sam Lee of The Athletic.
1 July 2026 Man City consider Ayyoub Bouaddi as right-back option under Maresca
Manchester City are reportedly considering converting Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi into a right-back, with the 18-year-old seen as a potential fit for Enzo Maresca's system.
1 July 2026 Oliver Whatmuff joins Stockport County on season-long loan
Manchester City's highly-rated teenage goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff has joined League One side Stockport County on a season-long loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
1 July 2026 City could hand Ayyoub Bouaddi a new position if they land Lille star this summer
Manchester City are considering deploying Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi at right-back under Enzo Maresca if they sign him this summer, according to reports.
1 July 2026
City open to Lewis exit as Forest and Everton circle
Manchester City are open to selling Rico Lewis this summer, with Nottingham Forest and Everton among the clubs interested after the defender made just three Premier League starts...
1 July 2026 Declan Rice Backs Elliot Anderson to Handle £116m City Price Tag
Declan Rice has backed Elliot Anderson to handle the pressure of his £116m move to Manchester City after speaking to the midfielder about the price tag.
1 July 2026
United plot double raid on City's academy starlets
Manchester City are bracing for a cross-town raid as United target two of their most promising 16-year-old academy talents this summer.
1 July 2026
Pep Guardiola Stand: More Than Just A Name On The Etihad
Manchester City's expanded North Stand will be named the Pep Guardiola Stand, adding over 7,000 seats and at least 3,000 rail seats as the club enters the post-Guardiola era under...
1 July 2026 City's summer plans hinge on outgoings as Kovacic, Marmoush and Gonzalez consider exits
City's summer spending beyond the Anderson deal depends on outgoings, with Kovacic, Marmoush and Gonzalez all considering their futures.
1 July 2026
Chelsea gave Maresca permission to talk to City in October 2025 — on one condition
Enzo Maresca had Chelsea's blessing to hold talks with Manchester City as early as October 2025 — but only on condition he finished the season at Stamford Bridge first.
1 July 2026 Cherki clip gives City a new way to connect while the squad's away
City's latest City Studios clip uses Rayan Cherki to keep fans engaged while World Cup players are away, selling personality over tactics.
1 July 2026
Mathys Detourbet joins Monaco on loan after City deal
Manchester City complete their first summer business as Mathys Detourbet signs from Troyes for €25m and immediately joins Monaco on loan, with a recall option and potential...
1 July 2026 Tonali ‘getting closer’ to Tottenham despite City hijack talk
Sandro Tonali is reportedly getting closer to a Tottenham move despite Manchester City's reported interest, with personal terms already agreed.
1 July 2026