FILE PHOTO: The logo of Fiat carmaker is seen in Nice, France, June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's Fiat Chrysler FCHA.MI has called a board meeting for late Wednesday to discuss a possible tie-up with French rival Peugeot PEUP.PA, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Fiat Chrysler declined to comment.

Earlier on Wednesday the two car makers said they were holding discussions aimed at creating one of the world’s leading auto groups.