Option of all-stock deal emerges in Sprint, T-Mobile merger talks

New York

IF a Sprint Corp merger with T-Mobile US Inc happens, would-be lenders might be stuck on the sidelines.

In early-stage discussions between the two wireless carriers, an all-stock deal that would avoid the need for financing has emerged as a potential option, according to people familiar with the matter.

Deutsche Telekom AG, the majority owner of T-Mobile, and SoftBank Group…