The Japanese forward Isa Sakamoto is on the verge of transferring to Westerlo. The Jupiler Pro League club plans to loan the forward until the end of the season, with an option to purchase. The agreement with Gamba Osaka has been finalized, and the player is required to pass his medical examinations. Sakamoto, who has scored 11 goals and provided 1 assist in 46 matches in the Japanese first division, is viewed as a replacement for Lucas Stassin, who departed the club in the summer. Timmy Simons expressed that this addition is vital for Westerlo's attacking lineup.