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.
1164 articles
City set £45m ceiling on Gusto pursuit as Chelsea hold out for £75m
Manchester City have set a £45m ceiling on Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, with the London club holding out for £75m. Hugo Viana may pivot to Feyenoord's Givairo Read instead.
26 June 2026
Boateng: City can improve even more after Guardiola exit
Jerome Boateng says Manchester City can improve even more after Pep Guardiola's exit, backing the club to maintain its place among Europe's elite.
26 June 2026
City and Arsenal circle as Hjulmand's Italian options narrow
Manchester City and Arsenal are best placed to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand as his options in Serie A narrow, according to a Portuguese report.
26 June 2026
Elliot Anderson's World Cup Form Could Cost Man City Dearly
Manchester City's pursuit of Elliot Anderson has become more complicated as his World Cup performances for England drive up his potential price tag.
26 June 2026
City Face Early Road Test Against Last Season's Elite
Manchester City's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures present an early test, with first meetings against last season's top five all scheduled away from the Etihad.
26 June 2026 Gvardiol's New Deal: City's Defensive Statement
Josko Gvardiol's new long-term deal at Manchester City is viewed as a defensive statement and a key part of planning for the post-Guardiola era.
26 June 2026 Elliot Anderson Deal Done: City Land £116m Midfield Target
City have agreed a club-record £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, beating Manchester United to the midfielder's signature as Enzo Maresca's first major signing.
26 June 2026
City join race for Blackburn wonderkid Ty Livesey
Manchester City are among several Premier League clubs tracking Blackburn Rovers academy star Ty Livesey, a 15-year-old midfielder with over 100 goal contributions for the club's...
26 June 2026 Kroupi interest shows Maresca must solve Haaland puzzle
Manchester City's interest in Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi signals Enzo Maresca needs to build an attack that protects Haaland and creates more than one scoring rhythm.
26 June 2026 Rodri's World Cup Contract Pause Creates Planning Headache for City's Midfield Rebuild
Rodri has parked contract talks until after the World Cup. With Real Madrid hovering and a £121m Anderson chase ongoing, City face a delicate midfield planning squeeze.
26 June 2026 Premier League 'too scared' to relegate Manchester City, claims ex-scout
Former scout Bryan King says only relegation to the Championship would punish Man City, but doubts the Premier League has the nerve to do it.
26 June 2026 City's 115-Charges Silence Now a Sporting Variable
Manchester City's silence on the 115 charges is no longer background noise — it has become a major sporting variable with new Premier League financial rules arriving.
26 June 2026 Haaland vs Mbappe: A Glimpse Into City's Attacking Future
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe go head-to-head for Norway and France, with the Golden Boot at stake.
26 June 2026 Anderson set for City medical in New York as £116m move nears completion
Elliot Anderson is set to undergo his Manchester City medical in New York on Friday as his £116m move from Nottingham Forest nears completion.
26 June 2026
Foden's World Cup Omission Presents Maresca With Pre-Season Opportunity
Phil Foden's World Cup omission hands Enzo Maresca an unexpected chance to work with the forward throughout pre-season without international interruptions.
25 June 2026 Reijnders' World Cup Form Poses a Question for City's Second Season
Tijjani Reijnders' World Cup performances present a challenge for Manchester City's second season with the midfielder.
25 June 2026