🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side Schüller, who has half a year remaining on her deal, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. Having netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. This signing is viewed as a major coup for the Women’s Super League side. Her exit from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the club's fans following a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost the Forward Line The experienced striker's signing should represent a major uplift to United’s attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the last term, she reached 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 Momentum at Old Trafford The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club seem to be building momentum. Their recent performances include qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team 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 multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a club official stated: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having arrived from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”