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.