Real Madrid, Barcelona encouraged in Reus pursuit

Real Madrid and Barcelona have been encouraged in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus.

Reus’ agent, Dirk Hebel, has rubbished suggestions that the Dortmund midfielder is to join Bayern Munich.

"There are no negotiations between Marco and Bayern. There has never been any contact," he told Kicker.

Reus has been linked with Real and Barca since the end of last season.