York City are in 'advanced talks' to sign Arthur Read, a highly-rated midfielder from Colchester. Read would be the fourth summer signing for York City, joining Mark Shelton, Frankie Maguire, and Dipo Akinyemi.
What does this mean for York City?
The signing of Read would add valuable EFL experience to the Minstermen, with Read making 51 appearances in all competitions last season for Colchester.
Who is Arthur Read?
Read, 26, is out of contract with Colchester after three years with the U's, and has a total of 14 goals and 14 assists to his name in that time.
Why does this matter for York City?
As of 30 Jun 2026, York City are 1st in National League, with 108 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWW. They are 2 points clear of Rochdale, and their last result was a 1-1 draw against Rochdale on 2026-04-25. | Category | Stat | | League standing | 1st in National League | | Points | 108 | | Recent form | DWWWW | | Lead at the top | 2 points clear of Rochdale | | Last result | Rochdale 1-1 York (2026-04-25) |
The current squad has scored 114 goals and conceded 41, with a goal difference of +73.
What comes next for York City?
The signing of Read would be a free transfer, and would be a significant boost to York City's midfield ahead of their return to League Two. With Read's experience and skills, York City would be looking to make a strong start to the new season.
