Bloomberg: Vodafone is in talks to exchange assets with billionaire John Malone’s Liberty Global, a deal that could transform Europe’s biggest wireless and cable providers. Vodafone and Liberty Global are discussing a range of potential transactions, including combining their western European businesses, swapping some assets, or an outright merger. In a statement, Vodafone said the asset-swap talks are at an early stage. An exchange of businesses could significantly change the composition of both carriers.