20-year-old right winger Shunsuke Saito is set to move to Westerlo from second-division club Mito HollyHock. The Japanese youth international has scored 9 goals and provided 1 assist in 43 league matches, which generated interest from other European clubs. Saito is expected to be Westerlo's first winter signing and will likely be a replacement for Griffin Yow, who could be transferred to Major League Soccer. Saito joined Mito HollyHock in February 2024, with his contract running until January 31, 2027. He has 8 caps and 1 goal for the Japan U20 team. His current market value is €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt.