🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Sign Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for United Schüller, who has half a year left on her deal, has been a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 caps for her country. This signing is viewed as a major coup for the WSL team. Departure from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while thanking the club's fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack The experienced striker's signing is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's attacking options. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Carrington The acquisition of Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when the club seem to be building positive momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen further business: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s new deal, a senior figure commented: “Miyazawa is now a critical component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a club in the NWSL, added: “You can sense how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”