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 fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts identified the Portuguese capital as Kuol's first-choice landing spot despite Premier League clubs hovering. Failing to lock into rigid structures, the forward went through paces with the Portuguese outfit as media chatter grew louder. Club staff appeared upbeat about tying up an agreement.