Borussia Dortmund have opened talks to sign Chelsea defender Renato Veiga on an initial loan deal. The Blues would prefer a permanent sale should the Portugal international, 21, leave but an obligation to buy at the end of the season could satisfy their demands.

According to Patrick Berger, Borussia Dortmund have reached a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea left-back Renato Veiga.It had previously been reported that Die Schwarzgelben were looking to add

Chelsea defender, Renato Veiga has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund amid the ongoing January transfer window. According to Sky Germany, Veiga has reached an agreement with Dortmund but the Bundesliga giants remain in negotiations with Chelsea over a deal this month.

Bayer Leverkusen return from the Bundesliga's winter break with victory at Borussia Dortmund to maintain the pressure on leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen has started the year with a big boost to its hopes of defending the Bundesliga title after beating a depleted Borussia Dortmund 3-2.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen battled past hosts Borussia Dortmund 3-2 with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move within a point of leaders Bayern Munich with a sixth straight league win. In a f