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 most wanted change of scenery despite pursuit from sides in the top flight. 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 getting the paperwork over the line.