York City have signed midfielder Arthur Read and centre-backs Zak Johnson, Charlie McArthur, and Zech Medley. Johnson, 21, joins from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee following a loan spell with the Minstermen last season.
What do these signings mean for York City?
The signings are a significant boost to the squad, as they look to build on their National League success.
Who are the new signings?
Free-agent Read, 26, made more than 150 appearances for Colchester United, scoring 14 goals. Medley, 25, made 21 appearances in League Two last season for Fleetwood.
| Player | Age | Previous Club |
|---|---|---|
| Zak Johnson | 21 | Sunderland |
| Arthur Read | 26 | Colchester United |
| Zech Medley | 25 | Fleetwood |
| Charlie McArthur | 21 | Newcastle United |
How does this affect York City's season?
As of June 27, 2026, York City are 1st in the National League, with 108 points, 33W-9D-4L from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWW. They are 2 points clear of Rochdale, with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Rochdale on April 25, 2026. The recent form of 3W-2D-0L, with an unbeaten streak in the last 5 games, will be crucial in their upcoming matches.
