🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific German striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich. A Major Acquisition for United The forward, with six months left on her deal, is known as a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for the German giants and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. Her arrival is viewed as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League side. Departure 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 late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top strikers. Per reports, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goalscoring to Boost the Forward Line The experienced striker's signing is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga. For seven straight seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when United appear to be building positive momentum. Recent performances include qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has brought additional activity: The acquisition of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's extension, a club official commented: “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 arrived from a side from the American league, said: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”