🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are finalising completing the signing for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Signing for United Schüller, who has half a year left on her contract, has been 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 her country. This signing will be seen as a major coup for the WSL team. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated after she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top strikers. According to multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost United's Forward Line The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide 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 most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Momentum at Carrington The acquisition of the German international coincides with a period when the club seem to be gathering positive momentum. Recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has brought further activity: The signing of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since arriving in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a club official commented: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having joined from a side from the American league, 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 now featuring in the Champions League.”