Update: Market Chatter: Telefónica Said to Resume Takeover Talks for Zegona's Vodafone Spain

05:42 AM EDT, 09/16/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with Zegona's statement) Telefónica (TEF.MC) recently restarted discussions with Zegona Communications (ZEG.L) for its potential acquisition of the British telecommunications group's unit, Vodafone Spain, Vozpópuli reported Monday, citing various sources. The Spanish digital newspaper previously wrote that Telefónica and Zegona's preliminary negotiations over Vodafone Spain's ownership were stalled due to geopolitical factors and disagreements over the financial terms. Zegona declined to comment when reached by MT Newswires, while Telefónica did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)