The Academy defender, who moved to Liverpool from Crewe at U10 level, is scheduled to return to the club on January 7 having spent just over three months with the League Two outfit.
A Republic of Ireland U21 international, Whelan was appointed the Reds’ U23s captain ahead of the 2017-18 campaign and made 11 appearances for Yeovil Town last term after moving to Huish Park on loan in January.