Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon while stories pointed toward a national-record move. The reported price tag would mark a new standard for an Australian export. Sporting analysts suggested Lisbon is Kuol's top pick for a new club despite pursuit from sides in the top flight. Unable to hold territorial shape, the forward put in time with the Portuguese outfit as the guessing game jumped. Club staff voiced optimism about closing out a deal.