Lewis Alessandra: York sign striker on month-long loan from Rochdale

Lewis Alessandra started his career at Oldham before moving to Morecambe

York City have signed Lewis Alessandra on loan for a month from Rochdale.

The 27-year-old striker has made just 11 appearances for Rochdale this season, scoring just once in League One - against Sheffield United in October.

Following their defeat by Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, the Minstermen are five points from safety in League Two with 11 matches remaining.

Alessandra, who has previously played for Morecambe and Plymouth, will be in Saturday's squad against Barnet.

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