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  1. York sign Sunderland's Johnson on short-term loanpublished at 11:45 GMT 28 November 2025

    Zak Johnson in action for SunderlandImage source, Getty Images
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    Zak Johnson has been at Sunderland since 2020

    York City have signed defender Zak Johnson on loan from Premier League side Sunderland until January.

    The 21-year-old centre-back has played four times for the Black Cats since making his debut in the EFL Trophy in 2021, when he was 16.

    In joining the National League club, Johnson reunites with manager Stuart Maynard, who he played under at Notts County in League Two during the second half of last season, featuring 10 times.

    He was also loaned out to National League side Hartlepool United and League of Ireland Premier Division team Dundalk during the 2023-24 season.

  2. York bring in Hewitt and Lawrencepublished at 13:04 GMT 6 November 2025

    Nico Lawrence in action for MK Dons in 2024-25Image source, Shutterstock

    York City have signed Chorley forward Craig Hewitt and former Southampton defender Nico Lawrence.

    Hewitt, 22, had scored six goals in 13 appearances for the National League North side this season.

    Lawrence, 21, was a free agent after being released by the Saints at the end of last season.

    He spent 2024-25 on loan at League Two side MK Dons and made 22 appearances in the fourth tier.

    The Minstermen have not confirmed the length of either deal.