Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Gaku Nawata has transferred to Sporting Charleroi on loan from Gamba Osaka. The deal for the 20-year-old Japanese winger includes an option to buy. Sporting Charleroi announced that Gaku Nawata is considered one of the most promising young talents in Japanese football and that he will strengthen the attack of Mario Kohnen. It was also stated that Nawata established his reputation in European competitions by winning the AFC Champions League Two and scoring 3 goals in 5 matches in that tournament.

According to Sudpresse, Gaku Nawata is expected to join Charleroi, with only the final details of the transfer needing to be arranged. The 20-year-old will be loaned from Gamba Osaka with an option to buy.

Sporting Charleroi is expected to announce the signing of 20-year-old Japanese forward Gaku Nawata from Gamba Osaka soon, unless the situation changes unexpectedly. The Belgian club has been tracking the player for some time. The Japanese press first revealed the club's interest on the Saturday before the game against Courtrai. Nawata, who had a trial at Ajax Amsterdam last summer, had reportedly already attracted the attention of several European clubs. His contract at Gamba Osaka runs until June 30, 2030, and his current market value is €150k, according to Transfermarkt. Nawata has also earned 2 caps for the Japan U23 team, scoring 2 goals.