🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Signing for the WSL Side The forward, with half a year remaining on her deal, has been a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 caps for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a major signing for the WSL team. Departure from Bayern was expected after she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the club's fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. Per reports, the formalities for the move have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's forward line. Schüller has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington The acquisition of Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when the club appear to be building positive momentum. Their recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen further activity: The signing of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s new deal, a club official commented: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having arrived from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”