Sheffield Wednesday are expected to miss out on Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon, who is reportedly set to rejoin Cardiff City. The move would force Wednesday to continue their search for defensive reinforcements as they prepare for a League One campaign under Henrik Pedersen and aim for an immediate return to the Championship.

Scanlon, 21, joined Liverpool in 2020 and is contracted until June 2027. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Cardiff, making eight appearances as the Welsh club avoided relegation from League One; reports suggest he will return there to pursue regular first-team football.