Juve have bid for Hamburg star Elia – agent

Juventus have made a bid for Hamburg winger Eljero Elia, the player's agent has confirmed.GettyImagesJuventus are looking to sign Eljero Elia• Juve snap up Vucinic• Bastos: I didn't ask for Juve moveHamburg signed Netherlands international Elia, 24, from FC Twente in 2009 and he has since been linked with a number of top European clubs.It was reported this week that Juventus, having completed the signing of Mirko Vucinic from Roma, have now turned their attentions to Elia, and his agent has now confirmed a formal offer has been lodged."Juventus have already made a bid, and in the last few days I have spoken to [Juve transfer consultant] Fabio Paratici," Frank Schouten told Itasportpress. "If an economical agreement can be found

New Orleans Hornets All-Star David West Opts Out of Final Year of Contract, Becomes Free Agent

When New Orleans Hornets power forward David West saw his season come to an early end in April, many assumed that the former All-Star would exercise his option for the 2011-12 season. Apparently, West has other plans. West elected to opt out of the final year of his contract and test free agency, ESPN.com reported Monday. The 30-year-old tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in late March, and had season-ending surgery in April. The initial expected recovery time for the injury was six to eight months, but West has been recovering faster than expected. West, who averaged 18.9 points and 7.6 rebounds prior to his injury, is expected to draw interest from multiple clubs, including New Jersey and Indiana,