Cardiff secure return of Liverpool loanee Scanlon

What the report says

Cardiff City have brought Liverpool left-back Calum Scanlon back on loan for the 2026-27 Championship season, according to BBC Sport Football. The 21-year-old returns for a second spell at the club after joining in February and helping the Bluebirds win promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt. He made eight League One appearances during that loan, and BBC Sport reports he will add depth to Brian Barry-Murphy’s squad for the new campaign.

The article says Cardiff have already started their season with a Carabao Cup win over Swindon and begin their league programme at home to Welsh rivals Wrexham on Monday evening. Scanlon is expected to compete for a place at left-back with Joel Bagan. It also notes that he has signed a new Liverpool contract before going out on loan again.

BBC Sport adds that Scanlon had previously been on loan at Millwall and has been involved with Liverpool in pre-season, but is now seeking more senior minutes. In a short quoted comment reported by the broadcaster, Scanlon said he was grateful for his earlier spell at Cardiff and excited to build new memories there. More broadly, the move fits a common pathway for young Premier League players, with clubs sending prospects out on loan to gain first-team experience.