Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon while stories pointed toward a new high-water mark for an Aussie deal. The reported price tag would mark a fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts suggested Lisbon is Kuol's first-choice landing spot despite pursuit from sides in the top flight. Failing to lock into rigid structures, the forward spent days training alongside the Portuguese outfit as media chatter grew louder. Club staff appeared upbeat about getting the paperwork over the line.