DEAL IN THE MAKING

■ A deal would combine Europe’s 4th and 2nd largest steelmakers

■ Thyssenkrupp is also exploring tie-ups with Germany’s Salzgitter, Sweden’s SSAB, and Tata

■ German union IG Metall has opposed the bid, fearing it could lead to job cuts

■ A planned JV between Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel was blocked in 2019