German legend Kroos questions public awareness of new Liverpool star

Kroos' remarks come as context to Liverpool's £125 million capture of Isak, a deal that has taken their summer spending past £400 million.

While the transfer has dominated headlines, his perspective highlights how even high-profile signings can slip under the radar for fans and pundits alike.

The former German midfielder told his podcast audience that "more or less, half have never heard of Isak," suggesting that the Sweden striker remains largely unknown outside certain football circles.

"Is Isak joining Liverpool for a huge fee? I trust our listeners, but I'd say roughly half of them have never even heard of him. Judge for yourself," Kroos said.

The 24-year-old Sweden international joins the Reds with a reputation for pace, technical skill and finishing ability, and Liverpool will hope he can make an immediate impact in their attacking line-up.

However, Kroos' comments underline that the player is still something of a mystery to a wider audience.