York City Minstermen are in advanced talks to sign Colchester United midfielder Arthur Read on a free transfer. Read, 26, enjoyed a standout 2025/26 season with 51 league and cup appearances for Danny Cowley's side.
What happened?
Colchester United confirmed discussions with Read over a new deal, but the midfielder is now set to join the Minstermen. The move would bolster York City's squad as they prepare for life in League Two.
Why it matters for York City Minstermen
Read's signing would be a significant coup for the Minstermen, who won the National League title with 108 points from 46 games. Their recent form, DWWWW, has been impressive, and the addition of Read would strengthen their midfield.
What comes next?
The transfer is expected to be completed soon, with Read set to join the Minstermen on a free transfer. York City's last result was a 1-1 draw with Rochdale on 2026-04-25. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 1st in England National League, 108 pts, 33W-9D-4L from 46 games | | Last result | Rochdale 1-1 York (2026-04-25) |
And with the new season approaching, the Minstermen will be looking to build on their title win. But the signing of Read would be a major boost to their League Two hopes. So, the Minstermen will be eager to complete the transfer and start preparing for the new season. Read's experience and consistency would be a valuable asset to the team. The midfielder has made over 150 league and cup appearances for Colchester since joining from Stevenage in January 2023. His career-high seven league goals and WhoScored rating of 7.09 last season made him a key player for the U's. Now, he is set to bring his skills to the Minstermen, and the team will be looking forward to seeing him in action.
