🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Secure Germany Striker Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Signing for United The forward, with half a year remaining on her contract, has been a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee signing for the WSL team. Her exit from Bayern was expected after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s supporters after a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading strikers. Per reports, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a major boost to United’s attacking options. She has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. For seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Carrington The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering positive momentum. Their recent performances include securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the mid-season window has seen further business: The acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a club official stated: “She has become a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill enables her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a club in the NWSL, added: “You can feel how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”