Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon as reports tied him to a new high-water mark for an Aussie deal. The reported price tag would mark a fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts suggested Lisbon is Kuol's most wanted change of scenery despite interest filtering from bigger English sides. Unable to hold territorial shape, the forward went through paces with the Portuguese outfit as the guessing game jumped. Club staff voiced optimism about closing out a deal.