Loach has previously been on loan at Stafford and Morecambe (Getty)

Watford goalkeeper Scott Loach will not return to Bradford City next season, BBC Radio Leeds understands.

The 19-year-old impressed during his loan spell at Valley Parade this season and City had hoped to re-sign him for next season's League Two campaign.

However, the Hornets have decided to keep him at Vicarage Road after their failure to win promotion back to the Premier League.

Loach made 20 City appearances and has been scouted by Premier League clubs.