Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon amid talk of a record-setting transfer fee for an Australian player. The reported price tag would mark a new standard for an Australian export. Sporting analysts viewed Lisbon as Kuol's top pick for a new club despite Premier League clubs hovering. Short on structural reliability, the forward went through paces with the Portuguese outfit while rumors picked up steam. Club staff voiced optimism about tying up an agreement.