Australian forward Garang Kuol joined sessions with Sporting CP in Lisbon while stories pointed toward a national-record move. The projected deal value would mark a new standard for an Australian export. Sporting analysts identified the Portuguese capital as Kuol's top pick for a new club 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 carried a confident tone about tying up an agreement.