Dundee United officially confirm Liverpool midfielder to return to club
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Dundee United have said farewell to Liverpool midfielder. Image Credits: Imago ImagesDundee United have confirmed a major summer clearout, with 15 players set to leave Jim Goodwin’s squad.
Among the departures is Craig Sibbald, who has agreed a two-year move to his former club Falkirk.Club favourite Johnny Russell also departs after returning on a short-term deal earlier this season. First-team players including Ryan Strain, Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Kristijan Trapanovski and loan standout Amar Fatah are also leaving.The Scottish Premiership side have also announced that Luca Stephenson will return to Liverpool after a second loan spell at Tannadice.
He has racked up 67 appearances in all competitions during his time with the Terrors and scored eight goals.A club statement read: “Luca Stephenson returns to Liverpool F.C. following a second loan spell at Tannadice, having become a firm fan favourite across his two seasons with the club.“The versatile midfielder made 67 appearances in all competitions during his time as a Terror, contributing eight goals and playing an important role both on and off the pitch.”Stephenson has attracted interest from Bolton Wanderers, Rangers and several other EFL sides ahead of the summer transfer window.The Liverpool loanee has impressed during his time at Dundee United this season, making 33 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and providing five assists.A versatile player capable of operating in midfield, at right-back and centre-back, Stephenson originally joined Liverpool from Sunderland at U15 level and progressed through the academy ranks, captaining the U18s and later featuring regularly for the U21s in Premier League 2.He gained senior experience on loan at Barrow AFC in 2023-24, making 34 appearances, before moving to Dundee United the following season, where he was named Young Player of the Season and helped the club secure European qualification with a fourth-place finish.Stephenson was part of Liverpool’s pre-season squad ahead of 2025-26 and has since continued his development on loan in Scotland, with his long-term future now the subject of growing interest. Dundee United Luca Stephenson