York are keeping tabs on Southend United’s Harry Boyes, a 24-year-old wing-back with 76 appearances for Sheffield United and Lincoln City in the Championship and League One.
The National League leaders, who sit top with 108 points from 46 games and unbeaten in their last five, are weighing up a move for the versatile defender as they chase a second straight promotion.
What’s Harry Boyes’ background?
Boyes has spent the past two seasons at Southend United, making 62 league starts in League Two. He contributed three goals and seven assists last term despite Southend’s mid-table finish.
York see him as a potential upgrade on the right flank, where they’ve lacked consistency. His Championship loan spell at Lincoln City in 2023 adds to his appeal.
Why is York interested in Boyes?
York lead the National League by two points over Rochdale, with their 1-1 draw at Spotland on 25 April 2026 keeping the title race tight. Their attack has scored 114 goals this season, but defensive frailties have cost them points-something Boyes could help fix.
Manager John Askey has made squad depth a priority as York push for automatic promotion. Their unbeaten run in the last five-three wins and two draws-shows they’re peaking at the right time.
What’s next for Boyes and York?
Talks are at an early stage, with York yet to table an official offer. Boyes’ contract at Southend runs until 2027, which could slow progress.
If a deal is struck, York would add a player with 120 senior appearances and experience in multiple defensive roles. For a club chasing automatic promotion, that’s a gamble worth taking.
York currently sit 1st in the National League with 108 points, 33 wins, nine draws and four losses from 46 games, with a +73 goal difference and recent form of three wins and two draws in their last five outings.
