Australian forward Garang Kuol joined sessions with Sporting CP in Lisbon amid talk of a new high-water mark for an Aussie deal. The reported price tag would mark a new standard 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 while rumors picked up steam. Club staff voiced optimism about tying up an agreement.