Stevenage have allowed forward Jovan Malcolm to leave the club on a temporary basis, with York City understood to have secured the 23-year-old on loan until January, according to a report published by BBC Sport.

What the deal involves

The move is reported as a straight loan with no purchase option mentioned in the source. Malcolm is set to remain at York until January, giving the non-league side a short-term attacking option during the first half of their campaign. The structure of the deal means Stevenage retain his registration and can assess the situation at the mid-season window.

Malcolm's background and record at Stevenage

Malcolm came through the academy at West Brom, where he went on to make five senior appearances and score twice. He joined Stevenage from Gateshead last summer, and according to the BBC report has scored once in 14 competitive appearances for the club since arriving at the Lamex Stadium.

Last season he spent time away from Stevenage on loan at Barrow in League Two, registering one goal in 13 league appearances during that spell. The loan to York City continues a pattern of the forward seeking regular game time away from his parent club.

What it means for Stevenage

From a League One perspective, the departure on loan raises questions about Malcolm's place in Steve Evans's attacking plans at the Lamex. Stevenage have already added to their forward options this summer, with the club having signed Burnley striker Mellon earlier in the window, which may have contributed to Malcolm being made available for a temporary exit.

With the loan running only to January, Stevenage will have the opportunity to bring Malcolm back into the fold for the second half of the season if his form at York merits reconsideration, or to pursue a permanent departure or further loan should he not fit into long-term plans.

Malcolm's limited minutes at third-tier level to date mean Stevenage supporters will be hoping any time at York helps the forward develop into a more consistent contributor on his return, whether that comes in January or beyond. At 23, he is at an age where a consistent run of matches could be the making of him as a League One option.

York City perspective

York City, who play in a lower division, are reported by BBC Sport to be hoping Malcolm could make his debut in their upcoming fixture against Exeter City. From Stevenage's point of view, the loan represents a pragmatic arrangement: keeping a squad player active and match-sharp rather than unused, while freeing up space in the attacking unit for those higher up the pecking order at the Lamex.

The deal is confirmed, according to the BBC report, with no further fee or structural detail disclosed beyond the January return date.

Frequently asked

Has Jovan Malcolm left Stevenage?
Malcolm has left Stevenage temporarily. According to BBC Sport, he has joined York City on loan until January, with Stevenage retaining his registration.
How many goals has Jovan Malcolm scored for Stevenage?
According to BBC Sport, Malcolm scored once in 14 competitive appearances for Stevenage since joining from Gateshead last summer.
When does Jovan Malcolm's loan to York City end?
The loan is reported to run until January, at which point Malcolm is expected to return to Stevenage unless further arrangements are made.