Microsoft is said to be in talks to buy a stake
insocial networkingsiteFacebook, reports the Wall Street
Journal.
Google is also believed to be interested in taking a stake in
the popular site.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft wants around 5%
of Facebook, and is willing to pay up to £250m for the stake.
Microsoft and Google will not comment on their reported interest
in Facebook, but Redmond already has a close marketing and
advertising relationship with the site.
Facebook has more than 40 million users worldwide.
Bebo is the most popular social networking site in the UK.