🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Secure German Striker Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Signing for the WSL Side The forward, with half a year left on her deal, has been a prolific goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League team. Departure from Munich has been anticipated after she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. It was reported in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading strikers. According to reports, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost the Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a major uplift to United’s forward line. She has been remarkably reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Momentum at Carrington The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club seem to be gathering positive momentum. Recent performances feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a senior figure commented: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” The new defender, having arrived from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”