In a peculiar turn of events, former Liverpool star turned agent Jose Enrique was said to have attempted to offer Todd Cantwell and Marcus Pedersen to Italian side Lecce. However, in a bizarre mix-up, Enrique accidentally messaged an Instagram fan page dedicated to coach Luca Gotti instead of directly contacting him. Gotti, who was instrumental in Lecce’s Serie A safety last season, received the players’ Transfermarkt pages from Enrique, suggesting they could be potential targets for the club.
Cantwell, who is rumored to be available for transfer this summer, was the first signing of previous manager Michael Beale back in January 2023. Despite this, Cantwell has found himself in and out of the team under the reign of Philippe Clement, leading to speculation among fans that the former Norwich City star could be on his way out. Adding to the drama, Cantwell recently engaged in a social media spat with a fan, dubbing them “a weapon” after a disagreement arose over a highlights reel of the previous season that ended in disappointment.
On the other hand, Norwegian international Marcus Pedersen, who spent last season on loan at Sassuolo from Feyenoord, was also caught up in the unusual chain of events orchestrated by Enrique. As Gotti solidified Lecce’s Serie A status, he was rewarded with a new contract that will see him at the helm of the club until June 2026. Despite the unexpected turn of events, it seems that Cantwell and Pedersen’s destinies in Italian football remain uncertain as the transfer saga continues to unfold.
