Borussia Dortmund have overtaken Bayer Leverkusen in the race to sign Real Madrid wonderkid Reinier on loan in what could prove a blow to Chelsea's hopes of signing Kai Havertz, Goal understands.
The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has verbally agreed a deal with the 2019-20 Bundesliga runners-up and is set to move on a season-long loan with an option for another year.
Leverkusen had initially been the favourites to sign the Brazilian teenager, who plays in the same advanced midfield role as Havertz, which indicated they were set to allow the Germany international to leave Bay Arena.