AMSTERDAM—Johnson & Johnson said Friday it is in advanced negotiations to buy Crucell NV for €1.75 billion ($2.29 billion), a move that would make the Dutch biotechnology company the core of its vaccine business.

U.S.-based J&J already owns 17.9% of Crucell, but wants full control so that it can develop and commercialize the Dutch company’s pipeline of vaccines.

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