Keys jokes Aubameyang might be intimidated by Everton move

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Everton have been linked with Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window.

Well-known sports presenter Richard Keys has jokingly suggested on beIN Sports Facebook live (11:53am, Friday, December 8, 2017) that Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be intimidated at the prospect of playing for Everton.

According to The Daily Mail, Everton are interested in signing Aubameyang from German club Dortmund in the January transfer window.

It has also been reported that the Toffees are linking up a £60 million move for the 28-year-old Gabon international.

Aubameyang is one of the best strikers in the world and has been on the books of Dortmund since 2013.

The former Milan prospect has scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 13 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund so far this season.

In six Champions League matches this campaign, the 28-year-old striker scored four goals.

Former Sky Sports presenter Keys has jokingly suggested that Aubameyang, who would be a blockbuster signing for Everton, might be intimidated to join the Merseyside outfit, pointing out the Toffees’ well-known clash against Bayern Munich at Goodison Park in the European Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final second leg.

Keys said on beIN Sports Facebook live (11:53am, Friday, December 8, 2017): “We had Karl-Heinz Riedle a couple of weeks ago who remembered well the war the night Everton played Bayern Munich.

“I think for Aubameyang, the problem is those tales, Andy (Gray), are well known in Germany. He might be intimidated by the great number 9s that Everton have previously had and just not fancy it.”