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Cardiff signs Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon on loan

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:50 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Cardiff signs Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon on loan

Summary

Cardiff City has secured the return of left-back Calum Scanlon on a season-long loan from Liverpool for the 2026-27 Championship season. Scanlon, 21, previously made eight appearances for Cardiff after joining in February and played a key role in their promotion from League One. He expressed eagerness to contribute to the team after signing a new contract with Liverpool prior to the loan agreement. Cardiff's league campaign kicks off with a home match against Wrexham on Monday.

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Status Watch

•Calum Scanlon returns to Cardiff City on loan from Liverpool.
•Scanlon helped Cardiff secure promotion to the Championship.
•He made eight appearances in League One last season.
•Cardiff's first league match is against Wrexham on Monday.

Latest Updates

11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Liverpool defender set to leave on loan
11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Cardiff secure return of Liverpool loanee Scanlon
11:09 AMBBC Football — Cardiff secure return of Liverpool loanee Scanlon

What they're saying

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Cardiff City Close in on Liverpool Defender Calum ScanlonLiverpool defender Calum Scanlon is set to return to Cardiff City as the 21-year-old prepares for another important season of senior football.A...
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