Australian forward Garang Kuol joined sessions with Sporting CP in Lisbon amid talk of a national-record move. The projected deal value would mark a fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts viewed Lisbon as Kuol's top pick for a new club despite interest filtering from bigger English sides. Failing to lock into rigid structures, the forward spent days training alongside the Portuguese outfit while rumors picked up steam. Club staff appeared upbeat about closing out a deal.