Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Dirk Asare has transferred from Lierse SK to Zulte Waregem. The 21-year-old Belgian midfielder signed a contract for 3.5 seasons with an option for an additional year.

Het Nieuwsblad reports that Zulte Waregem is close to signing Dirk Asare, the captain of Lierse. The initial plan was for the 21-year-old to finish the season at Lierse, but the transfer is likely to happen immediately due to Nnadi's departure.

Zulte Waregem is searching for a potential successor to Tochukwu Nnadi, who has received significant interest from West Ham United. The club is pushing for the arrival of Dirk Asare, according to Het Nieuwsblad. Asare is a 21-year-old Belgian central midfielder and a youth product of KV Mechelen who currently plays for Lierse in the Challenger Pro League. Asare, who also holds Ghanaian citizenship, joined Lierse in July 2024 and has a contract until June 2026. He has one goal and two assists in 18 Challenger Pro League appearances this season, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €450k.