What happened. Sporting Lisbon are reportedly nearing a permanent transfer for Nestory Irankunda from Watford, with a deal that could make him the most expensive Australian player ever.

Irankunda scored in Australia's World Cup win over Turkey.
He played 40 Championship games for Watford last season.
Sporting finished second in Primeira Liga and qualified for Champions League.

If completed, Irankunda would surpass Harry Souttar's €17 million record.

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