Scanlon close to Cardiff loan with new deal to be signed before move
Cardiff City are closing in on a loan for Scanlon, with a fresh contract to be signed at his parent club before the switch, according to a report.
Scanlon is on the verge of joining Cardiff City on loan, with a new contract set to be signed at his parent club before he heads out, according to a report. News of it was broken by James Pearce.
The move is described as close rather than complete, and there has been no official confirmation from the clubs involved. The reporting indicates the plan is for Scanlon to finalise fresh terms and then leave on a temporary deal to the Championship side.
Further specifics are not yet clear. The length of the loan, any options attached to it and the timetable for the contract signing have not been detailed in the report. Until formal announcements arrive, the situation remains subject to change.
It is a common approach for clubs to extend a player’s deal before sanctioning a loan, helping to secure the player’s long-term position while allowing regular minutes elsewhere. Should this one be completed, Cardiff would add to their squad with a short-term recruit while the parent club retains control over the player’s future.
As it stands, the expectation is that the contract comes first, followed by the loan, but all parties are yet to confirm the sequence or completion. Midfielder will monitor for updates once the paperwork is signed and the move is made official.