Liverpool F.C. loanee Calum Scanlon has returned to Cardiff City on a season-long loan, boosting the team's squad for the 2026-27 campaign. The 21-year-old left-back made eight appearances in League One and helped the Bluebirds secure promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt after joining in February. Scanlon signed a new Liverpool contract before sealing the loan move and is set to battle for starts with Joel Bagan. The defender, who has represented England through the age groups, is Cardiff's third senior signing of the summer after Nathan Trott's loan from Copenhagen was turned permanent and midfielder Jack Moylan arrived from Lincoln City. Cardiff, who beat Swindon in the Carabao Cup, start their league season with a home game against Welsh rivals Wrexham on Monday (20:00 BST). Scanlon expressed his gratitude for the experience he's already had at Cardiff and is eager to make new memories at the club. He stated, 'I'm grateful for the experience I've already had here and I can't wait to make new memories at the club.' Scanlon also mentioned that he's ready to go, having had a positive pre-season getting minutes, and that his body is ready for the season. The Bluebirds will be looking to build on their promotion-winning season and Scanlon's return could be a key factor in their success. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Premier League, 60 pts, 17W-9D-12L from 38 games, recent form DLDLW. Goals this season: 63 scored, 53 conceded (+10 goal difference). Title race: 25 points behind leaders Arsenal.