Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon amid talk of a national-record move. The reported price tag would mark a fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts identified the Portuguese capital as Kuol's first-choice landing spot despite Premier League clubs hovering. Short on structural reliability, the forward went through paces with the Portuguese outfit as media chatter grew louder. Club staff voiced optimism about tying up an agreement.