The paper, without citing sources, said Yahoo was also considering tie-ups with groups such as Google <GOOG.O> and Disney <DIS.N>.
LONDON (Reuters) - Yahoo <YHOO.O> is seeking to restart merger talks with AOL <TWX.N> as a means of defending itself against an unsolicited bid approach from Microsoft <MSFT.O>, the Times newspaper said on Monday.
The paper, without citing sources, said Yahoo was also considering tie-ups with groups such as Google <GOOG.O> and Disney <DIS.N>.
It said Yahoo and AOL had previously tried to join forces, but were unable to agree on the price of a deal.
None of the parties mentioned could immediately be reached for comment.
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