Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon while stories pointed toward a record-setting transfer fee for an Australian player. The projected deal value would mark a new standard for an Australian export. Sporting analysts suggested Lisbon is Kuol's most wanted change of scenery 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 getting the paperwork over the line.