The first weekend of international soccer in 2025 is nearly at an end, [with the club game slowly coming back into focus](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-news-transfers-live-diaz-31261390).
But the void created by the absence of a senior Liverpool match in two and a half weeks was partly filled by the Reds’ legends team returning to Anfield on Saturday. Steven Gerrard rolled back the years from central midfield against Chelsea, while the likes of Martin Kelly and Jay Spearing impressed against a star-studded Blues side.
But it was Peter Crouch who stole the show, netting two goals off the bench to hand Liverpool a victory.
Elsewhere, the transfer rumor cycle is in full spin during the international break. Reports in Spain have indicated Luis DIaz is ‘waiting’ for an offer from Barcelona as speculation continues over his future.
Elsewhere, Fabrizio Romano claims the Reds are ‘pushing’ to sign Alexander Isak, while Lyon is reportedly planning to sell Liverpool-linked Rayan Cherki this summer.
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07:54James Findlater
Hello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the latest news and transfer rumors coming out of Anfield.
There's still more than a week to go until the Reds are back in action and they can complete their title charge, but there is plenty to sink your teeth into as the summer transfer window draws closer into view...