Australian forward Garang Kuol spent the week practicing alongside Sporting CP in Lisbon while stories pointed toward a new high-water mark for an Aussie deal. The projected deal value would mark a fresh benchmark for an Australian export. Sporting analysts suggested Lisbon is Kuol's most wanted change of scenery despite pursuit from sides in the top flight. Failing to lock into rigid structures, the forward put in time with the Portuguese outfit as the guessing game jumped. Club staff appeared upbeat about closing out a deal.