Attacker returns to Kenilworth Road after loan spell at Tranmere ends

Young attacker Taylan Harris has returned to Kenilworth Road after his loan spell at League Two side Tranmere Rovers came to an end.

The 20-year-old had moved to Prenton Park in July penning a deal until January with Andy Crosby’s side, making a good start to life in Merseyside when coming on in the opening day 1-1 draw at Colchester and then netted his first goal as Shrewsbury were beaten 4-0. Harris also began the following 1-1 draw with Gillingham, but although he was in the side for the 1-1 draw against Newport County in September, struggled to make an impact, that being his last start for over three months until beginning the 3-1 home defeat to Barrow on December 29.

The ex-Reading youngster also made two substitute appearances in the FA Cup and League Cup, named in the XI for four Vertu Trophy matches as he made 19 outings in total, as a statement from Rovers, who are sitting 17th in the fourth tier, this morning said: “Tranmere Rovers can confirm that Taylan Harris has returned to his parent club, Luton Town. Harris joined Rovers in the summer and made 19 appearances during his time at Prenton Park. Everyone at Tranmere Rovers would like to thank Taylan for his efforts during his time at the Club, and wish him every success for the next stage of his career.”

With Harris yet to make a first team appearance for Luton since he was signed by the Hatters in February 2024 when the club were in the Premier League, a statement on Town’s official website, said: “Young forward Taylan Harris has returned to Kenilworth Road from his loan spell at Tranmere Rovers. Harris, 20, returns having made 19 appearances for Rovers and scoring once in his time at Prenton Park. The former Reading forward signed for the Hatters in 2024 and has featured regularly for the Under-21s since joining. Welcome back Taylan!”