SoftBank could reportedly take control of WeWork at a valuation below $10 billion as the embattled office rental company seeks bailout options

WeWorkWeWork's options to avoid running out of cash could include a SoftBank financing deal that would give the Japanese company - WeWork's largest investor - control of the office rental startup, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.SoftBank's deal could value the startup below $10 billion. The Japanese investment group valued WeWork at $47 billion in its January funding round.WeWork is also working with JPMorgan on another option, lining up billions for a debt deal.WeWork could run out of money as soon as the end of November, The Financial Times reported last week. The company's new co-CEOs are slashing thousands of jobs, selling off businesses, and closing non-core activities like WeGrow. For more WeWork stories, click here. WeWork's cash problems could lead to a takeover by its largest

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