T-Mobile US Softbank said to be in direct talks with Deutsche Telekom, having lined up assurances from banks that financing for a deal will be available - financial press **NOTE Jan 16th: TMUS: Sprint said to have lined up possible financing packages from banks for purported bid for the T-Mobile valued in excess of $30B - financial press - Decision to make a bid not yet finalized due to regulatory due diligence among other factors