Australian forward Garang Kuol joined sessions with Sporting CP in Lisbon amid talk of a new high-water mark for an Aussie deal. The projected deal value would mark a new standard for an Australian export. Sporting analysts suggested Lisbon is Kuol's top pick for a new club despite pursuit from sides in the top flight. Unable to hold territorial shape, the forward spent days training alongside the Portuguese outfit while rumors picked up steam. Club staff carried a confident tone about tying up an agreement.