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 reported price tag would mark a new standard for an Australian export. Sporting analysts identified the Portuguese capital as Kuol's most wanted change of scenery despite pursuit from sides in the top flight. Failing to lock into rigid structures, the forward put in time with the Portuguese outfit as the guessing game jumped. Club staff voiced optimism about tying up an agreement.