🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Sign German Striker Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Signing for the WSL Side The forward, with six months remaining on her deal, has been a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a major coup for the WSL side. Departure from Munich has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Forward Line The 28-year-old’s arrival is expected to provide a significant uplift to the team's forward line. Schüller has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. For seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Steam at Old Trafford Securing Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when United seem to be gathering momentum. Recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen additional business: The signing of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since joining in 2023. On Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure 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 club in the American league, said: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”