17 free agents York City could target including ex-Rotherham United, Leeds United & Sheffield Wednesday men

A look at 17 free agents York City could potentially get on board for the 2026/27 season

York City are back in the EFL after a decade away - and are looking to remain on an upward trajectory.

The Minstermen have the backing of ambitious owners and finally escaped the National League last term, beating Rochdale to the title in dramatic circumstances.

They have since made seven additions to their senior squad - recruiting Zech Medley, Charlie McArthur, Zak Johnson, Arthur Read, Mark Shelton, Frankie Maguire and Dipo Akinyemi.

After promotion was secured, York’s co-owner Julie-Ann Uggla said: “Our ambition is to go straight through League Two, to have back-to-back promotions.

“I'm going to give that other Canadian a run for his money. There's David Hopkinson from Newcastle, CEO, Ryan Reynolds of Wrexham, and now there's Julie-Anne Uggla. So watch out, Ryan. we're coming.

“It was the biggest emotional rollercoaster I think I've ever been on in my entire life, and I've got four kids and seven grandkids. To say that, that's a big statement.”

Here are 17 free agents York could look to sign to bolster their ranks for the season ahead.

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