Douglas could join La Liga new boys Alaves... in exchange for a basketball player!

The president of the Laboral Kutxa basketball team Josea Querejeta, has reached a deal with FC Barcelona over the transfer of USA forward Adam Hanga to the Blaugrana. Thus far, everything is normal. But the president in question is also the chief of Alaves football team, and has asked Barcelona to consider selling them a player in exchange. FC Barcelona have given them a name, although the Vitoria side have not yet replied. The player in question is Douglas.

It's evident that Barcelona don't want the Brazilian around. They tried to sell him to Cruzeiro, who would have paid 1.5m euros, but Douglas did not want to go. He wants to stay in Europe and eventually get Spanish nationality. The Catalans have been searching for an exit for him. Douglas, who joined training a week early, will be packing his bags shortly.

In any case, if he does go to Alaves it won't cost them a penny - it would be part of the operation for Adam Hanga.