The acquisition of Dutch player Elia is getting problematic for Juventus. Hamburg sporting director, Bastian Reinhardt, told Bild: "Juventus offered 12 million. I don't consider it as a serious offer. If their interest is real, they should bid seriously".

The player is also wanted by Wolfsburg, but only Juventus made an official offer. Reinhardt concluded: "If we sell Elia we should get enough money to acquire 2 or 3 players".