Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon as reports tied him to a record-setting transfer fee for an Australian player. The projected deal value 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. Unable to hold territorial shape, the forward spent days training alongside the Portuguese outfit as media chatter grew louder. Club staff voiced optimism about tying up an agreement.