Cardiff secure return of Liverpool loanee Scanlon
Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon is back for a second spell with Cardiff City for the 2026-27 Championship season.
Calum Scanlon, the 21-year-old left-back, has returned to Cardiff City on a season-long loan from Liverpool. The young defender helped the Bluebirds secure promotion to the Championship after joining in February, making eight appearances in League One. Cardiff, who recently beat Swindon in the Carabao Cup, will commence their league season with a home game against Welsh rivals Wrexham on January 20, 2026, at 20:00 BST.
Scanlon expressed gratitude for the experience he has gained at Cardiff and expressed excitement to create new memories with the club. The defender, who previously had a loan spell at Millwall, signed a new contract with Liverpool before finalizing the loan move. Scanlon is set to compete with Joel Bagan for starts this season. The defender, who has represented England at various youth levels, is Cardiff's third senior signing this summer, following Nathan Trott's permanent transfer from Copenhagen and midfielder Jack Moylan's arrival from Lincoln City.
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