🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign Germany Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific German striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich. A Major Acquisition for United The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, is known as a consistent goal-getter for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival is viewed as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League side. Departure from Munich was expected since she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top strikers. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the move have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Attack The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a significant boost to the team's forward line. Schüller has been remarkably reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United appear to be building positive momentum. Recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought further business: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s extension, a club official stated: “Miyazawa is now a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill allows her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a side from the NWSL, added: “You can sense how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”