Australian forward Garang Kuol joined sessions with Sporting CP in Lisbon while stories pointed toward a new high-water mark for an Aussie deal. The reported price tag would mark a fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts viewed Lisbon as Kuol's first-choice landing spot despite Premier League clubs hovering. Short on structural reliability, the forward went through paces with the Portuguese outfit while rumors picked up steam. Club staff carried a confident tone about tying up an agreement.